Encountering Rain

I adore this Richard!!! Really love it, partly for the write itself & partly for the joy of the experience & I know it so well that sense of an almost "posessed" feeling, a drag that hold you in the rain when common sense (& everybody else) say go where it's dry. You, my Moonman friend have been seduced by the clouds... hah hah never thought of it like that, but I have felt the very thing you describe 7 felt just as perplexed (though I surrendered quicker than you I think, floozy I must be!) Lovely write Richard, just went straight to my heart... might I offer that I feel the last line is superfluous to the poem (could you add it as a note instead)... otherwise great as is. I am still catching up after absense, but this is such a pleasure to find xx Cheers Anni~ "Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body". ~Elizabeth Stone

Words of yearning, great roll off the tongue. Loved the way you put into mind, standing with arms outstretched towards the rain. I enjoyed reading this poem. Nice to see u back. Love Lyz. XX

i really like the way you started this --really elloquent ,but past the first half you drop the ball, and rely on clech'es, your better then that Rich-- show it..........o

Although I haven't read nor commented on much of your work, it is truly a poetic blessing when I run across a gem of yours! This one, as Orphani mentioned, could use a bit of a tune-up, but none-the-less, it signifies your dedication to the genre and your unique take on life's little pleasures!

Richard Well this is the best place to be. I do my crying in the rain. I have written a few poems on this. I love the electricity of the storm waiting to ignite but also the gently rain mixing with my tears refreshing my spirit anew amazing my friend Electric blue

This could almost be two poems. The first half is strong enough to stand alone.[ending with: I can't explain it.] Just my take, but you might try to use what is left to make another poem. Does that help? Glad you posted it. Anxious to see what you might do with it. Gee.

hi Geezer, you are a true romantic, passions roll from this rain enchanted theme, in a grandeur of thought, in a eloquent meeting. A rendezvous of mind with pen. loved this write. you are special. John Mantiscepter

I'll take what they call "cliches" - as I see your wording as appropriate to the mid way mark! What lost me a bit were the last two stanzas: I'm stuck in surreal (adj?)with my "over-active" feel... both descriptions look like adjective/adverbial clauses looking for nouns... At least to me they do! Interesting, refreshing theme though! Bonita j

Well, I loved this a lot. 'I can't explain it', to quote the poet. 'I’m stuck in surreal with my over-active feel' That line is 'too cool for school', to quote Stephen King, The rain, once you surrender, can be quite enchanting, especially if it's warm (a better chance you have in your southern location). I remember it would rain every day around 4pm in Honolulu in October or so. It was wonderful 70 degree rain---and then a rainbow. Perfect. Not quite so perfect in N. Dakota when the wind is blowing it sideways. On the stars---do you really like 3's---I don't. The poem is worth at least a 4. Wish we could go back to the old way of averaging the numbers. It was more honest. Love you writing, Richard. You touch so many subjects in so many ways. Always, Deelilah

Sorry Richard, I was just looking at Geezers face, as I read this wonderful piece, and I guess I went sideways??? don't Know. but I do know who wrote it. Sorry Mantiscepter

I just write different. Seems my face has a way of making people go sideways. LOL Probably to keep from looking at it any longer than they have to. LOL ~ Gee

The "meanings" of the rain, the magic of it, even when a storm shakes the world, it's always a nice feeling. Great poem, nicely crafted, superb! Sincerely, Hugo

double post. Yours, ~Nina

the glory of rain, well described and served with your usual sprinkle of moondust. Enjoyable read. Yours, ~Nina

That was a walk on the side of cool Moonman, "Maybe it's just rain Magic", You had me like butter, I just love the Rain and your smooth and 'sensual' style. Together they are like moonbeams of silver reflecting off your adoring flock with your refreshing "life giving breeze". I shall float about the afternoon thinking of my soggy rain as "Rain magic" now. Thanks for the pep poem Richard,hehe. Julie D.D. Congrats on spotlight to! Glad I caught it!

Its all been said before me soo congratulations on spotlight for a wonderful poem on rain, its got a fresh feel that I liked immensely ... btw there is a poem called the glory of rain I shall try and find it and share it with you its quite wonderful ... love and higgest bugs Jayne x x

I bought a conservatory, simply so I could sit in it and listen to the rain pond against the roof. I find my mind is at it's most relaxed whilst enjoying rain. I could really feel this piece. Can you explain to me how I can post my work 'for members only'...you know why. Thanks and great write. I must invite you over for a Jack Daniels and a good storm. HS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "With all that I am and all that I could be, I walk this earth and yet nobody sees me".

You never cease to amaze me with your poetry. Every piece of yours has always touched me deeply and made me remember an experience of my own. This one reminds me of a time when I was fourteen and it was raining. A big beautiful Summer shower, and I was laughing, twirling, dancing and splashing in the forming puddles. My Mother came to the door, yelling at me and telling me that I was too old to act like that. In my heart of hearts, to this day, I believe we are never to old of spirit to celebrate the miracles of life. Thanks for reminding me. Always, Cat

Just saying congrats on the spotlight. You deserve it! ~ Gee

enda, patrick collins. speaking about rain , its never bad weather its just we wear the wrong clothes ,lol i have started a poem on rain but i am stuck under a cloud at the moment glad i read this nice ,,,,,,,,,,ziggy

enda, patrick collins.

no, I love the rain; on my face and its sound against a canvas tent. I think there is a sort of magic that is present and holds us there. Good to read you. ken

Tender expression in the rain, its feel and its gifts. You have expressed well and I loved the musicality of your subtle rhyme - much like rain. A pleasure to read.

rain magic sprinkled in a life giving breeze Now that is a gentle visual that exudes power. To think something so delicate could have so much effect. I love the rain, its feel, its touch. And a warm rain on the face is even more enchanting. It has its own tender music - as does this poem. I enjoyed the very much. ~Pamela