Melancholy Weather

Grey clouds that paint the sky

decorate my blue eyes

as I stare towards heaven

praying for rain.

While I await for father time

to work out the reasoning with God

on when my wish

should become fate

the swaying of a tree

becomes the pendulum

that puts me in a trance

and sweeps my memory

to a time when the sun

was a positive influence.

As the will of nature dictates

it shall again one day,

but first I await the rivers to overflow

so they can carry away

the debris left behind by a dead season

due to excessive heat.

When I feel the first drop

baptizes my forehead

a chill runs down my spine

strengthening a tired back.

Tilting my head back

with mouth open wide

I drown in the downpour

knowing that’s what it will take

to keep my soul on higher ground.

 

Author's Note

Inspired but the sudden and extensive rainfall after months of dry days and unseasonably warm days.

Reviews

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

I hope Nebraska & other places that have felt the dreadful drought can find that downpour, too. Love the spirituality of this poem :) A bad year for many farmers & ranchers!!

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

You are so correct, thank you for reading.

[Muse]

What a spiritual poem this is for you. My thoughts are much warmer now despite the chill in the air. Thank you for sharing your talents.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you for the read and sharing your thoughts.

[PP]

Wow such a beauty!!! Awesome poem:)

The aroma of the knackered Earth when the very first showers hit after a hot summer is just divine, ever experienced it?

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Oh yes I have, I love rain during any season, especially the fresh smell afterwards... thank you for the read and review.

[PP]

My pleasure Cowboy, hahahaha!! Have you got a name?!?!?!?!?

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Yes I do... its on the tip of my tongue... Dale, thats it :)

[J. J. Nightingale]

Drought lends to a heavy heart
And rain brings joy and hope again
Only heaven knows where and when

One of your best .. Jazz

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Amen to that... thank you so much Jazzy xx

[J. J. Nightingale]

YRW ... xx J.

[Chris]

Dancing in the rain
I feel the flowing raindrops
carrying me to where I need to be
- home and free.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

I am with you there.

[Tree]

A poem that really highlights the power of the seasons. The effect it has on the human psyche is tangible. I live in California too, and the rain has been a blessing. And like your poem alludes it has been about renewal. Nice work here, Dale

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you very much sir... mature is always one of the greatest inspirations.

[Renée]

There is a cleansing with that comes with rain...love the imagines leading up then giving into it..

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you very much... I too feel the rain can be a spiritual cleanser.

[Renée]

It is a pleasure to read your work ( :

[Becky C Strukamp]

Very peaceful and inspiring write. That downpour of rain led to a very well written peom. Nice writing!

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you very much.

[ms. barrie]

wonderful write, i love the flow of this and the rich imagery you used in this piece. i can relate to this (live in FL) - i enjoyed the choice of words you used in this and how you used them. thank you for your review on "The Ghost of You" - Keep writing :)

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you so much, glad you like it. Nature is always a great inspiration.

[ms. barrie]

yes it is, i have tons of writings regarding nature, nature and anger, angst = great inspiration for me. still trying to work on the whole love/erotica genre thing though...and you're quite welcome :)

[Coyote Poetry]

Rain can be a blessing and a pain. I was station in Texas. Rain in the Summer was greatly appreciated. Thank you for sharing the excellent poem.
Coyote

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you for sharing your insight and reading my words.