Holy Water

~

do all poets

    love rainy days?

to stand at windows

as though in pews

            peering out

at glossy streets

and dripping leaves 

under gray filtered

skies

to worship

    what rain

preaches?

Reviews

[Pete]

i do. there is something divine about rain or all of nature for that matter and it does have much to teach us. nice words and imagery you sprinkle on us.

[Relic]

Much appreciated, Pete. Thanks. :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

I'll answer that opening and closing line with an astounding YES! The rain is like a cup of soup for the soul, it revives all living things, including ourselves. We need days when the sun doesn't shine. When the earth can drink in every drop, leaving us to splash in its puddles, plentiful!

I'd love to take a seat on one of those benches.

[Relic]

So would I. And btw, we just had a rain storm. :)
Thanks, Kelly.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Go outside...and inhale profusely for me! Awww...

[Relic]

haha, will do, although it's pretty muggy and hot out. :)

[Ken Simm.]

When it rains here it is rain on a mountain outside my window. It is the rain of ages and belief. So my answer to your last question is a definite yes. Perhaps not in the way you mean it however. This is superb writing.

[Relic]

Thanks very much, Ken. :)

[Poetic Beauty]

I love rainy days. I love listening to the sound of the rain tap against the roof or ground. I love the sound of it hitting leaves. The way it glides down the glass and most of all I like the feel of it against my skin.

I loved the imagery in this poem and the way it makes the reader think about the rain.

[Relic]

I appreciate your comment, PB. Thank you. :)

[Poetic Beauty]

You are welcome

[Green]

I believe the answer to your question, is yes we do seem to really love rain. And it must say something different to each of us if the results are any indication. It is so fun to sit there and watch a good rain storm though, it really has a sort of mesmerizing effect.

[Relic]

I agree. Thank you, Green. :)

[John the Baptist]

I'm not exactly sure what rain preaches. Could be gloom. Could be cleansing. If it's on your front porch, could be Jehovah's Witnesses.

[Relic]

hahaha, you figured it out john. lol
Thanks for the comment. :)

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Oh I love listening to rain, It is so soul soothing.
Really fantastic poem

[Relic]

I appreciate your comment, Cowboy. Thank you.

[Vol]

Relic,
Now THAT's a poem. give 'em a good image, give 'em something to think about, make it sharp as a knife, use your own voice... and there you are! GREAT job!
Vol

[Relic]

Thanks very much, Vol. :)