AFTER THE RAIN

a poem

warmed by

sunrays,

mist rises

and escapes

in a canopy

of clouds,

pearly wisps of

meandering

vapours

enable a

multitude

of senses

to be aroused,

 

after the

incessant

teasing

of rain fall,

iridescent

beams of

sunlight,

through the

shrubs of

evergreen,

enshroud,

 

though,

peace in one’s

mind remains

unendowerd,

as festering

riotous

proliferations

of anguish,

halts focus,

then with

muddy

convictions,  

 

impetuously

confound

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

confound: confuses
impetous: spur of the moment

Reviews

[Fabian G. Franklin]

It seems the clouds came back; if not in form, at least in function. There is a dark gloom hanging over the ending. I always feel refreshed after the rain. I like to go out and hear the birds sing again. A soulful piece of music can sometimes be as cathartic as rain. I enjoyed the read.

[SHEEMA HUQ]

the cold calamitous, cloggy mud I'm afraid must have ceased the day, and I had indeed depicted a non-receptive frame of mind, though I agree with you about the cathartic role that rainfall plays - thanks so much, for your interesting comments Fabian!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A most eloquent and flowing piece, dripping in description and pathos

[SHEEMA HUQ]

thanks John

[Leslie Philibert]

Over the years I have read much from Sheema, she writes well and this is one of the best she has written, really like the short, powerful lines, the fine punctuation and the excellent vocabularly, regards to a poet from my own home town...

[John Alexander McFadyen]

You both from London?

[SHEEMA HUQ]

I am, such a considerate comment Leslie, thanks so much

[emmajoy]

Love the way your words drip down the 'page' - wondering if that's intentional, seems so to me anyway. Beautiful phrasing, especially in that second stanza .. 'after the.. incessant.. teasing.. of rain fall .. ' Last year we had more rain than hot dinners but at least we now seen green, green and yet more green in our country.

There's nothing better than a walk in mid.rain, feeling the skin tingle .. makes one feel alive! Not sure about the torrents however!

[SHEEMA HUQ]

glad to have evoked such a lively review from you Emma Joy, thanks v much

[Reeti]

From reading the first two stanzas, i was immersed in complete equanimity. Then, came the rest of the verse which stirred tense and apprehensive perceptions. This is a very evocative composition, since the vividness has been very articulately produced by your subtle words.

[SHEEMA HUQ]

thanks so much Reeti

[Reeti]

you're welcome! =)

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Perception is a funny thing, what one person finds inspirational another may find disturbing or dumb. The mind is a mysterious thing. nice writing.

[SHEEMA HUQ]

I quite agree, thanks for commenting

[A. H. Pinley]

Being one that lives in the desert, rain always brings welcoming emotions. Just a sprinkle brings the desert to life with activity, rejoicing in this water that brings out those that dwell underground evading the harsh desert sun.

[SHEEMA HUQ]

I'm fascinated by you review, thanks so much for commenting

[asdarkeyesclose]

nature, rejuvenates with the rain, nourishes the leaves and the roots and i believe we are rejuvenated too, without the rain how would we know what is truly the sunshine? you write with a lot of natural beauty, i enjoyed this. fantastic.

[SHEEMA HUQ]

such a wonderful review from you, I feel humbled, thanks so much ghostofdawn