Rain

I asked my niece for a word that meant something to her. She gave me the word rain. I gave her this a few minutes later.

RAIN

 

i pray for rain

rain to wash away the anger

to wash away the pain

drops of salvation on my face washing clean my soul.

i pray for rain

rain to cool my burning heart

to extinguish life’s fires

i pray for rain

rain to flood the streets of my mind

carrying away the filth and stains of days past

i pray for rain

rain to fill my empty cup

to revitalize the wastelands of my mind

 

I see storm clouds on the horizon; a welcome site to dry eyes. I watch the masses seek shelter. Prayers answered, I walk towards the horizon.

Reviews

[Aleeya R]

Short and powerful. I love the idea of giving rain - an element of nature - the ability to cleanse the body and mind of its troubles (I believe Nature in general has this power - having lived in a city all my life, I run to countrysides with scenic views to find the peace and quiet not found in cities). I love the last line of the poem - "Prayers answered, I walk towards the horizon" - the speaker embraces the rain and finds the peace he was searching for. Brilliant work overall.

[Tony]

Thank you for taking the time to read and review. I'm glad you liked it.

[Benita-Staebell M - Kin..]

Wow not many words but
a very strong and powerful piece.


Seems to me you're a Talented writer.


This will go into my General reading section thank you.

Thank you for this Powerful Humbling piece.

Blessings. Kindred poet

[Tony]

Thank you so much for your kind words.

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

You're quite welcome my new friend. it's my pleasure. blessings. kindred poet

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

Wow if it took you just a few minutes to write such a powerful piece then you've found a hidden talent.
I loved this one.
Superb descriptive wording.
Beautiful sentiments .
Very well done.
Clive.

[Tony]

Thank you so much. I was hesitant to post here. I normally post most of my writing on Facebook. This site if full of great writers... It's a bit intimidating.

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

I've been writing only 5 months. I started on Facebook too but on here I've had so much encouragement and help. Please embrace it all and keep writing. Even my bad stuff is accepted and criticised which allows me to develop. best regards. Clive.