April showers

Sunbathed in apple red,

Clouds flavored in vanilla,

The air smells of mischief

As the parched rain chimes.

O' the lovely blush

Of the cheeks.

O' the call of the summer

By its beloved spring.

O' the sands awaiting

As too wet in rain.

O' thy scent of elixir

Palliating my senses.

O' thy droplets

Jazzing my lips.

I stand by the windowpane

Gazing at 

The yellow primes

Flirting with bees,

Green leaflets making love.

Through the ridges,

Drops trickling

And palpitating

To cloy and coalesce

Into the mud.

The icy drops necked

And slithered me,

As it's tender touch

soaked me in lightness.

In awe of your charm

I want to cede

In thy heavenly abode.

In sweet smell of petrichor 

I would rest

In thy peaceful pour.

April showers, April showers,

Come embrace me.

I waited for thy pour

To souse in your soul...

14th Apr 2007, by Abhilash Hegde

Reviews

[barleygirl]

The very best part of this poem is how you capture this scene with vivid imagery for all the senses. When you say something is "apple red" or "vanilla" -- these are great color expressions, because we also get flavor, scent, crunch sensations, lots of extra information beyond "color" to stimulate all the senses, not just the eyes. Another thing that stands out in your poem is the difference between winter rain which can be dramatic but gray & dreary, but you show us the contrast about spring rains, which are so lively & which seem to perk up all the new life that's abounding. Happy Easter to you & your loved ones (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Abhilash Hegde]

Thank you Margie for your kind words and thoughts. Sorry, for the late response.. I have been off the site and been sparingly visiting it.
I know, it's too late but Happy Belated Easter!
Keep in touch!
-Abhi

[Bala Gorthi]

One can see the beauty when it is not restricted and tied. I can see this in this write of yours. I loved the way it is written.What a welcome to a the cherished one!
It literally swayed me as it went on its unrestricted flow ( I hope you understand what I mean).
Romance with showers, the beauty of the beginning and end are particularly echoing in my heart. Very nicely written. Loved reading it.
Thank you for sharing.:-)

[Abhilash Hegde]

Thanks for a wonderful review, Bala. I'm glad to hear your thoughts. Yes, rains are a beautiful phenomenon and any words or verses are less to express the warmth, love and happiness they bring forth! Appreciate you visiting and sharing your feedback on this one. Thank you!

[.]

A lovingly written ode to rain given birth from the passing of seasons.

An imagery-ladened piece that drips its images just like the droplets of rain in your April showers. The language used and choice of words is very descriptive and delicately written to describe the wonder that occurs at the time of the seasonal rains.

A very creative piece of writing. Very well done.

[Abhilash Hegde]

yep, it's a wonder in itself when you see the onset of first rains before summer. Rains always bring alive the nature around us and it's a beautiful sight to behold. I hope I could do some justice to the images that enchanting rains brings forth. Thanks Doodley for stopping by and leaving a review !

[Manu]

Wow, for your amazing and beautiful writing. I am literally spellbound. You should publish your own poetry book soon. What an imagery !! What a usage of words! Kudos !!
Please, keep writing.
I really like reading your poetry.

[Abhilash Hegde]

I'm glad to hear my writing made an impression. I'm humbled to hear your words. Thank you for being so kind, Gorthi :)

[Stan Lee]

Bear has pretty much said it all. :) Wow. Clap. Clap. Clap. Incredible imagery. Timing. Meter. Vocabulary. All spot on. Tremendous effort Abhilash. Thanks for sharing.

[Abhilash Hegde]

Thanks Andronicus. I'm glad to know all that you said. It's very humbling!
:) Nice to see you visit and leave a review my friend.

[Bear]

Critique: (Sun bathed in apple red) Sunbathed
(By it's beloved spring) By its
(To wet in rain) Too wet in the rain


Review: Wow! What imagery in words you weave and walk your readers through a fantasy like world of compassion and emotion. Great use of words that I seldom see used by anyone younger than me which shows you have a very good vocabulary. The timing and meter are ideal, I hope you get the chance to use this at a poetry reading as I am sure it would bring down the house. Great job I give it five out of five Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap!

[Abhilash Hegde]

Thanks Bear for catching those gotchas. I didn't edit the raw piece, my bad..
Now, I'm truly flattered here. Hope someday I can get my poems to poetry reading. However, I mostly write for the want to express myself on paper and give life to the thoughts that runs through my head at times. I'm glad you found it worthy enough to be read out at poetry reading :) Thanks so much for reading this one and leaving a review.

[Bear]

If you get the chance to attend a poetry reading I hope you take advantage of it, there is nothing like hearing the power and passion when read by the author. I think most poets write because they have a need to artistically express themselves, a live reading is just another way of doing that plus it gives you an exhilarating rush :~)

[iamshadowine]

great one! loved this piece!
keep writing :D

[Abhilash Hegde]

Thanks so much reading. Glad you loved it ! :)