The Rain

The Rain

 

I stand alone there in the dark

In the cold New Orleans spring rain

Raindrops running down my face

Mixing together with the tears of my pain

 

I stare across the lighted courtyard

Longing just to see her face

I am wondering yet once again

How we came to be in this place

 

This place of terrible uncertainty

With my life all in a jumble

Heartache, pain, rejection and fear

As my world continues to crumble

 

I slowly wind my way

Around the tables and the chairs

I pull my collar up against the rain

As I reach the foot of her stairs

 

What are these sounds that I hear

That is coming from beyond her door

They are familiar voices alive with laughter

And it changes my life forevermore

 

I turn in sorrow and regret

Leaning against the wet doorframe

Fearing to face this world alone

I stare deep into the flickering flame

 

I slowly make my way back into the dark

Across the wet courtyard

Knowing things will never be the same

And going forward will be so hard

 

My love for her will never cease

And no matter what my pain

Her happiness means most to me

As I drift slowly away into the rain

 

Reviews

[anne p. murray- LadeeAn..]

Your write of such longing, heartache and emotion. Questions, confusion, loss pouring down like the rain in your heart. Love can be so painful at times can't it?

[WindSong]

There is much loss and sadness written within these lines of a lover who has gone astray. Very poetic and beautiful. I very much enjoyed reading this gem!

WindSong

[Mehul Rwat]

You make yourself very clear.. very nice..

[Lily Mae]

An amazing and powerful poem.. Filled with dedication and love.. I love it as a whole but that last line makes my heart skip a beat.. and it makes me miss New Orleans...it's been to long... xxx