When Rain Heals

When Rain Heals

 

The likings of the sound of rain

Are common from one to another.

What is the effect is has on the soul?

What is the influence of its wonder?

 

Tied to memories

When rain poured into our lives

From the treasures

Unbeknown at the time.

 

It taps upon a tin roof,

Lulls one to sleep.

Children run and play

In buckets of rain in heaps.

 

Tear-like droplets falling from heaven

Reassures that some things never change.

A source of cleansing is still available

Throughout the age.

 

The refreshing smell,

Potent aroma left behind.

A serenity in its wake,

Utterly divine.

 

Come, rain, come,

Let the world drink You in.

Heal the land from the inside out,

For it’s in dire need of healing within.

 

Melinda McQueen Rodgers

October 21, 2021

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree dear Melinda.
"Come, rain, come,
Let the world drink You in.
Heal the land from the inside out,
For it’s in dire need of healing within"
Rain, a blessing to create life and hope. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Melinda McQueen]

Thanks for reading and taking time to review.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Melinda.

[Shelley Warner]

This might be my favorite of your poems. Right now, all is quiet in my home as I wake up first. My two grandchildren that I'm raising are asleep. Their dad, who spent the night, is asleep. And I'm listening to the gentle sound of falling rain through my open, upstairs window. Yes, let rain bring healing.

[Melinda McQueen]

Oh how neat! Thanks for letting my poem be a part of your morning and it was even morning. :)

[Shelley Warner]

You're welcome. I'm reading your book too. Your poem about coming into the sunshine (pg 40) paints a nice picture of a person discovering her worth.

[Melinda McQueen]

I'm glad you're enjoying it! I hope to publish my 2nd poetry book. It has a lot more in it.... breaking it into parts and has writings at the beginning of each, telling about what writing has meant to me.

[Shelley Warner]

I like that idea. It's good for the reader to get to know the writer.

[barleygirl]

Nicely soothing words & sparkling imagery to celebrate rain (((HUGS)))

[Melinda McQueen]

Thanks for reading.

[Chris Shaw]

Rainfall, soothing at times, refreshing and envigorating.it is also beautiful to watch and captures many a mood. It is a life force too. What would we do without it. A lovely write Melinda.

Chris

[Melinda McQueen]

I love to listen to the rain. Thanks for reading.