Rainfall

The photo attached is a photo I took the other day at the park, It started to rain while I was under the willow tree and that is where I got the inspiration for my poem from.

Rain,

        it cleanses the earth

        and washes away the grime from streets.

While everyone runs for cover,
                                            I am stepping out of mine. 

                                            Hoping the rain will cleanse my soul,

                                            and wash away all feelings of dis-quietness. 

Rain,

       its the start of new growth.

       It beats down around me and leaves ripples spreading through the river.

       Tingling sensation is leaves on my bare skin is energizing. 

I desperately need it to sink deep into my skin,
                                                                    I need it to help me grow
                                                                    tall and strong.
                                                                    So that I might be able to withstand the changes of weather,
                                                                    and so that maybe for once,
                                                                    I will not wither under the crushing weight,
                                                                    of my violent sadness. 
                                                         

       

        

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Author's Note

please keep in mind that I am very new to poetry writing, please feel free to be as honest with your reviews as possible. That is the only way I will properly grow as a poet. Thank you.

Reviews

[Fraser Campbell]

I like the concept of embracing the rain while most people try to run from it. Very nicely written, well done :)!

[Open Your Mind Before Y..]

I love love love the way your poem is structured. I'm never really inspired by nature and naturally I hate nature-inspired poems, but I liked yours. I like how your first line of your stanzas open you up to the second one like they're connected

[Not Your Typical New Yo..]

Though you might be a beginner, you're quite good. I know what depression feels like, and sometimes you think you're the only one. But keep your head up high because things do get better. Anyway, awesome job with the poem.

[ashley]

Thank you so much! :)

[Writer at last! Sky ~]

Beautiful really rain cleans everything maybe even tears somtimes! Rain shades the pain very nicely you wrote..

[ashley]

Thank you!

[Ma'at]

i think you're already really talented, the imagery in this poem is beautiful
-GS