Eden's Tears

It is many things...

In the wind and in the air
That scent that heralds its coming
Swollen greys and unseen stars
The knowledge that it's here

A lick of wind that tongues your hair
The leonine growl from everywhere
A kiss of moisture upon your nose
Signs that Eden's Tears are close

A million different things it could entail
The growing calm before the storm
Each to their own as experience shows
To rain in summer, spring or fall

To some it's sadness, forlorn and frail
Others a gift which nature does avail
Embodiment of anger, fury, wrath
Or perhaps a cleansing heaven sent bath

It is all these things and more
The oceans in the sky
For that is the power of perception
Which shapes everything to its whim

So remember when you seek to implore
That rain or fate guide you safe to shore
Perception molds your troubles and fears
Making you the master of Eden and her tears

Author's Note

Because I have been inspired by Belle and Horizon.

Reviews

[Tai Ryens]

The mention of Eden put the concept of creation into mind, and it amazes me how you took it and portrayed Eden as something that thrives within all of us through our own perceptions. What stuns me most, though, is your portrayal how perception is a concept to be perceived drastically differently by everybody who speaks of it; some look to it with an imagination that enables them to utilize it for its creativity. Others are not so lucky, where they are haunted by the many signs that come with their perception of what's in front of them.
This was truly astounding, Cara. Keep it up.

[Caradoc]

Thank you Tai. I really enjoy your reviews. You have a singularly unique perception.

[Soumyo]

Nicely done. The rhyming is rather...... interesting. Very well written and thought provoking.

[Caradoc]

Thank you. As for the rhyme scheme, I like to try new things every now and again.

[wordman]

this was interesting I really enjoyed it

[Caradoc]

Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed reading this one.

[Lyn Anderson]

A great write. A pervasive sense of mystery. Great form and style.

[Caradoc]

Thank you KL.

[Horizon K.]

Cara, this is so incredibly beautiful... Landreds comments on delivery, perfect... And indeed, there are so many meanings we can find, in this ocean in the sky... So I love your conclusion... That it is our perception, that we decide which meaning to choose for Eden's tears...
I wrote a "song" in my story, My Name is Rain -- I think of you now when I think of writing poetry songs, for I can't write a note-- but it ends with... "in this world of dry souls, rain is a rare and beautiful thing"... My meaning for rain, today... Thanks for coming out to play in the rain, Cara:)

[Caradoc]

Thank you Horizon. I was going for that since it just sort of hit me after reading the poems by you and Belle. I love how my friends on this site can inspire me.

I'm so glad you enjoyed this one. :)

[KAin]

Brilliant! I enjoyed the rhyme scheme.
Sometimes poets lose their way in the rhyming and the poem loses some of its impact in its delivery, but you've manage to hold to it throughout.
And the message is a beautiful one- I think you hit the nail right on the head.
There's something both melancholy and hopeful about the rain...
I'm sure both honoured poets will smile to see this one.
Thank you for sharing, Caradoc!

[Caradoc]

And thank you for such a wonderful review. I do so hope they enjoy this piece.

[KAin]

I'm sure they will, Caradoc. Its brilliant, after all. :-)