The thirsty earth soaks up the rain,
And drinks, and gapes for drink again.
The plants suck in the earth and are
With constant drinking fresh and fair.
Source: Anacreontic: Drinking
-- Abraham Cowley, ( 1618-1667), English poet, essayist; His works include Poetical Blossoms, 1633, Love's Riddle, 1638 and The Guardian (aka: The Cutter Of Coleman Street).