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Waterless clouds

Posted on December 27, 2014 Written by Mark McIntyre 3 Comments

Waterless Clouds

In a drought, clouds forming on the horizon bring hope of much needed rain. If those clouds pass overhead without producing rain, the hope they engendered is dashed. Therefore waterless clouds are useless to those in need of rain.

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