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Rainy Night
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Rainy Night |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA 
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Just sitting here tonight Listening to the rain. Forgotten are the kisses Forgotten is the pain. Now that I am older Don’t see things quite the same. Now that I am older I look at what remains. Reflections from the window pane I envision what’s around. I see a spark within myself That’s trying not to drown. Dwelling on a moment here And listening to the rain. That is all there is around me Sound and rhythm keep me sane. There’s something new and sacred That births itself through storm. I listen to the raindrops fall And I forget to mourn. ~~~ [This message has been edited by iliana (02-09-2005 01:28 AM).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I see a spark within myself That’s trying not to drown. ~*~ Those sparks light candles... you do a good job at that... I know.  |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Thanks, SIL! Just what came out tonight.  ....jo |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Used to love the sound of rain on the tin roof in my old cabin - soothing - and refreshing - enjoyed this jo - hugs - Susan  If I wander far enough, long enough, will I finally know . . . |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Susan. Yes, that is what I was hearing; still hearing actually. It is quite soothing. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Jo, ================================ There’s something new and sacred That births itself through storm I listen to the raindrops fall And I forget to mourn. ================================ I have some theories as to why. But they seem irrelevant when a moment like this is blessed by you. Thanks for sharing - I like this piece a lot. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Larry, that means a lot to me. Thank you for your sweet post. ......jo |
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EvocativeVerse2 Senior Member
since 2003-09-10
Posts 1279 |
Two thumbs up iliana! |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Thanks, Kevin. I just read yours and if I had three thumbs, you'd get all three for that one; one of your best! .....jo |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Jo, After our conversation last night, I thought you might be posting today. I know how affected you are by her passing. I'm glad you chose to write. This is a real gem. love, cathy |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Thanks for posting, C. Going to look for your drip poem now. .....jo |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
rain heals and renews and you remind |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Michele, I'm going to give credit to the muse for this one. Thanks for posting. .....jo |
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RobertB Senior Member
since 1999-09-26
Posts 1104Champaign, IL |
I like this....rain can cleanse the air Robert |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Evenin' Robert. Yes, there is something hypnotic about it when we take the time to just sit and listen. Thanks for the post. .....jo |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
This is why I love washington, where I live... because it rains constantly. And I need to forget sometimes... we all do. Touching, beautiful poem.Always, Alyssa He was a man of sorrows |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
to you, Alyssa. Rain does take us away when we sit and listen to raindrops play! Yes. love you, jo |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
Looks like all the good praise words are taken, but I think showing your vulnerability is a strong step in losing the mourn. Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
 Thanks for reading, Ken. Soothing...that's the sounds of the rain here tonight. ...jo |
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Greeneyes 
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
it is refreshing to feel the rain....it can be a music of sorts blending all we feel away if only for a few moments....I love this!  ~~*~~ |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Lauren, yes, it truly is. Thank you, sweet one, for posting. ....jo |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Silky and soothing...James |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
JamesLee, thank you. Rain does pacify and purify, me thinks. .....jo |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
"I listen to the raindrops fall And I forget to mourn." Thank you for sharing this. *smile* |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Mr. C., thank you for taking the time to read and post. Hope you are well, my friend. ......jo |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
iliana...Your words are so refreshing in this poem.Enjoyed very much. I always look at rain as cleansing the heart and soul. Thanks for sharing...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Glad you liked it, Paul. Thanks for reading. ........jo |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I think I've gotten to that point too excellent write~ |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
for a moment, I thought I was right there, nose pressed up against the window.... Fabulous read |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
"Reflections from the window pane I envision what’s around. I see a spark within myself That’s trying not to drown." I like this verse especially. Good write - good message. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Dixie, I had a feeling about that. I'm glad you've made it that far. Now, we've got to get that spark going a little stronger and let it shine. lol Thanks for posting, dear poetess. ......jo |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Lee - *hugs* ... thank you for reading and seeing! Love you, Jo |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Helen, I knew you would feel the essence of this one.......thanks for reading and posting such a nice comment. .....jo |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Very melodious as is the rain. Enjoyed reading. -Bob |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Bob, thank you for the "melodious" and for reading.  .....jo |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Jo, the window pane reflects your spirit Light. May the rain wash away any loneliness and sorrow so that your inner spark may grow and shine and brighten your tomorrow! You see beyond what your eyes do see... Hugs with lotsa love, Linda |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Linda, I believe it will especially when there are such wonderful kindred souls around to remind me of my own truths! and more......jo |
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exhale Senior Member
since 2003-06-13
Posts 646Alberta,Canada |
these held such imagery for me, almost like i was there feeling it with you. amazing. |
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