It's Raining Now
It's been raining all over the world
Floods here and there, some ferocious, some fun
Hurricanes, cloudbursts everywhere but not here
Here it's dry as a desert
And as hot as the sun.
I've been watching rain channels
Just to remember the sound
The celluloid storms pounding dark shiny streets
In every film noir and old show, every black and white movie
Praying these streets and hard cleansing rains will soon meet.
It's not just the dusty dry streets that need rain
The creatures with fur, the flowers, the earth
But here in my heart there's a drought and a famine
That needs showers of love
And a downpour of mirth.
How long has it been since my soul felt refreshed?
How long has it been since I danced in the rain?
How long has it been since I was filled to the brim
With the joy of love's healing
Instead of it's pain?
I sit here in tears looking out of my window
Just watching and wondering as to where, when and how
My dreams will be realized..... then you pull into the driveway
The sky lights up like fireworks
Oh, and it's raining now!
©️by Voo Shining Stone
August 18, 2024
written as the rain comes down
at last!! (1st poem in ages)
Superb rhythm and imagery. Salute.
ReplyDeletethank you, Mr Mouse. feels good to write again, Stayed up all night listening to that lovely rain. much cooler today....thanks for commenting.
DeleteYou're welcome. Talent shines even when it's dark.
ReplyDeleteLovely thing to say......merci'
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome Ma Chérie
ReplyDeleteWow!
ReplyDeleteI can remember a particular date I went on.
She was a very attractive lady. I knew in a few hours I would be on my way to her house. I couldn’t get over the fact that she was going out with me. I was nervous all the way there till I pulled up in front of her house. The walk up the sidewalk was quite the traipse. Seemed long. Standing in front of the door I was greeted with the most captivating smile……… That dry period before arrival was showered with contentment…….. that’s what I got from your poem. Sorry! It’s the long D’Sal version.
It's literally all about the fact that we've had almost no rain and only got rain that night because I had someone water the lawn earlier that day....lol lol
DeleteYep! I got it!
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