An Ode to Rain

An Ode to Rain

 

 

a rainy day

good for a pot of chili

for oversized sweaters

and jeans stressed out

at the knees

 

a good day

for slouchy socks

and turner classic movies,

the film noirs in black and white

of Bogart

and Orson Welles,

the femme fatales

of Stanwyck

and Hayworth,

Bacall and Crawford.

 

a rainy day

custom made

for sleeping in

reading poetry by Dickinson

and Ezra Pound

 

getting lost within

the cerulean blue

 

of eyes

of you…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

Here is a list of the definitive roles of the femme fatales mentioned above. They are, in my opinion, the classic Hollywood Noir. Barbara Stanwyck for “Double Indemnity”, Rita Hayworth for “Gilda”, Lauren Bacall for “Key Largo”, and Joan Crawford for “Mildred Pierce”.

Reviews

[Amanda Reynolds]

A lovely description of an ordinary yet beautiful day, and the a possibility of an extraordinary ending. I also love the allusions;)

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you so much, Amanda!

[W. Barrett Munn]

A+ on 1-17.
IMinor pick: I would like to see names of a couple of femme fatales to balance.
Write me if you want to talk.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I thought about it in the writing of this, then decided not to make mention of any. But a woman's prerogative is to change her mind, right? I'll be editing it soon. Thanks for the prompt! We'll talk soon!

[emmajoygreen]

Rain is a magical blessing: great for the earth, great for the human - roots, spirits et al! YOUR words nudges the core, make music on the window pane and outdoors' metal - as long as it resists over-play! And in your words, brings everything spirit and heart could ask for in things wrapped in a large dose of love and comfort! Many thanks for sharing! Beautifully said

[Kelly Scheppers]

The only time I do not love the rain is when the snow turns into it. Thank you, Emma!

[emmajoygreen]

Yet more: place 'ra' = sun with 'in' .. and you have a glorious rainbow!

[Thomas W Case]

Beautiful work. You paint the scene well.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Many thanks, Thomas!

[J Todd Underhill]

Very well done. Loved the nod to Bogart and Orson... made me feel like the first snow of the season and what we call Quilt and Cocoa weather. We are having one of those days currently ready for some classic film as mental pablum.

[Kelly Scheppers]

...thank you kindly, J Todd! I'm a classic movie buff, I must admit. TCM is my jam!

[J Todd Underhill]

Citizen Kane is one of the best pieces of cinema there is

[Chris Shaw]

Rainy days can bring comfort, providing you are on the inside looking out. Plenty to be thankful for. Love an oversize sweater and that pot of chili sounds so inviting, as are the books and movies. It’s raining cats and dogs here today. I reckon I’m going to enjoy it. Fabulous poetry Kelly, as always when I knock on your window.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

All that sound great and wonderful. You have good offerings for every occasion. Actually, having Chilli tonight.
HNY!

[Kelly Scheppers]

I'm making a pot this week myself! Thanks so much, Sami!

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! You are welcome Kelly.

[Samuel Dickens]

A pot of chili on a rainy day... why, of course! You describe very well how we feel when the weather isn't nice, and our inclination to stay warm, dry, and well-fed--both physically and mentally. But I thought it never rained in southern California? (I'm kidding. It actually snowed in the late fall of '67--I was there)

[Kelly Scheppers]

A man who can appreciate a good pot of chili is a good man! Thank you, Sam. Happy new year!

[Ted Kniffen]

I preder rainy days ... the soundof rain hitting the roof or the wind puashig it hard against the window panes.
Even winter rains have a certain cachet don't they.

Well done kelley I quite like this one. Will be getting back to writing moree this year.
Happy New Year.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Ted! Hope the new year finds you well and thriving. I loved your use of the word, "cachet" to define the rain. Simply beautiful!

[Dara]

It sounds like the perfect rainy day scenario to me Kelly. It is so wonderfully written and creates vivid images and teases the senses with your well chosen words and phrases. It’s actually quite magical. Really love this one!

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Dara. It's always a pleasure having you here! May the new year bestow many blessings upon you!

[Dara]

You too! Happy New Year!