THE RAIN LAUGHS

MOODS

THE RAIN LAUGHS

 

Before the foliage drips

With hues of color

All mingles into a rainbow

August soaks us to the core

Steam rises from black asphalt

Sweat pours from loaded leaves

Onto a sozzled earth

 

Clouds droop, light, suspended

Dark mountain peaks spy through crevices

Sounds of a drum beat as it pellets my skin

Whiffs of fresh pine

Tastes of fruity droplets

My spirit smiles in this immersion

 

Sun begs its presence

As the clouds dis-join

Shadows melt away

Leaves sag low

As my mood alters

To a pale blue

Skin dries like a prune

Patience shall heed

For the next sousing

Pellets will thrash my skin

Later my aura will dress in red

 

Author's Note

MOODS CHANGE

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Betty... we do have to put up with a lot of
laughter from the Rain at our expense... but somehow
the Charm of diamond drops keeps me focused on the
silver linings that are juxtapositioned on both sides of the sky...
we can choose to be sad or happy... according to our mood.
Autumn is a time to sigh and smile. gently, Pat

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks Pat for a lovely review; sometimes people thrive in the rain, though late August can be a smile on someone’s face too
Yours truly
B.

[Patricia Wedel]

So true Betty... Summer has swept through our State like a Smile with Dimples... Sunflowers have been Standing Taller, as we Cool in the Shade of Maple trees... and now August is peeking around the Corner as the Children "Bathe" in Rain Water. Pumpkins are getting ready for Big Smiles and Bright Eyes. Poems are popping up like Chrysanthemums in Colors of Magenta and Gold. truly yours, Pat

[Fran Marie]

writing about rain has such poetic beauty
Imo..and you have captured that wonderful
feeling within your poetic verse ..love the
refreshing scent of rain.. love the ending
stanza also ..

nicely expressed poem here
so we'll written...

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks you Fran, I really appreciate your thoughtful review.
Best, B.

[Fran Marie]

you're so vey welcome

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This is my third consecutive read of poems about rain...how amazing! More so because I love rain! You have captured the true mood of a rainy day in August...from steam rising from black asphalt to sun begs for its presence...how wonderfully you captured everything!

It was very well penned....thank you for sharing

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you so much for your kind words!
Best
Betty

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You are so welcome!

[Vertigo Cat1111]

Rains, storms, that's my favorite weather out of everything, so I always love any song, poetry, painting based off rain, and you absolutely delivered with this- this poem is the pinnacle of rain and perfectly explains and encaptures the feelings of why I love rain so much. If you showed this to someone who hated rain, they'd even have to admit there's a kind of beauty in the storm. Just like the rain, it felt refreshing to read. Wow, thank you for posting. This is a new favorite of mine!

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you, thank you, Such a lovely review!!!
Best, B

[Chris Shaw]

Rainfall can be so refreshing to anything feeling parched. I enjoyed the imagery here and I felt warm summer rain embracing my too dry skin. Nicely conveyed Betty.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks fir a love,y review Chris
Best
B.

[Chris Shaw]

You are welcome Betty :)

[light and ashes]

I enjoyed this...........

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you for your review.
Best
Betty

[light and ashes]

You're welcome.

[John the Baptist]

Your imagery has captured August perfectly. As you say, moods change, and August puts that change into overdrive. It's no wonder more mass murders take place in that month than in any other.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks John, glad you like it, always apprciated.
Best, B.

[Kelly Scheppers]

The rain gets no appreciation. I've always loved it. I could smell it since I was a child, and others thought I was strange, so now, I don't make mention of it - at least not that often. But I truly love what you've done here, Betty. The poetic ambience you gave to rain falling - makes me wish I were standing in it at this very moment. Rain has become a commodity we seldom see here in California, so thank you for sharing the delight of it.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Kelly for a lovely review, always appreciated.
Best. Betty