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ThisDiamond
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0 posted 2006-08-29 12:38 PM



When It Rains

When it rains,
The dust of reckless hours melts away
Putting wings to rest,and honor bound to sway
Turmoil washes off the edges as a moment passes
Clinging to the fringe of buttercups and lashes

Soaking in, the images of sand suckling sea
The starting over of another destiny
Clear, pours the outlook of proportionate means
Pure the intention from dissention it deems

When it rains,
Subsided fevers sleep on quiet through night
Every living thing enchanted shifts all right
When everything in misty glaze is said
I lift the window high, and softly rest my head

Copyright Kkh 8/28/06

© Copyright 2006 Kathleen Harris - All Rights Reserved
shatteredsilver
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since 2005-03-31
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1 posted 2006-08-29 01:07 AM


I love the rain. When it rains I can just sit and watch it for hours.

This reminded me of why I love rain so.

gheber
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since 2002-12-04
Posts 23
Milwaukee, WI
2 posted 2006-08-29 01:24 AM


I REALLY like the way this reminds me of the relaxing, refreshing and renewing qualities of something I'd taken for granted for so long now, and suddenly realize that I was dangerously close to forgetting.

But I really LOVE the astonishing imagery you captured with:

"Clinging to the fringe of buttercups and lashes"

...simply beautiful.

Thanks,
G

When we are unable to find tranquility within ourselves, it is useless to seek it elsewhere.
       -- Francois de La Rochefoucauld

Honeybunch
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South Africa
3 posted 2006-08-29 02:57 AM


Lovely write, Kathleen.  Yes, the rejuvenating properties of rain that we most times don't appreciate.  
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4 posted 2006-08-29 08:41 AM


"The starting over of another destiny
Clear, pours the outlook of proportionate means
Pure the intention from dissention it deems"

I loved this part...

such a beautiful poem

Gentle Spirit
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5 posted 2006-08-29 10:18 AM


Kathleen, this is a truly beautiful write. Nicely penned, lady.
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6 posted 2006-08-29 11:13 AM


I love this ...

Did you say SEA was a suckling

Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write.

LeeJ
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7 posted 2006-08-29 01:01 PM


When it rains,
Subsided fevers sleep on quiet through night
Every living thing enchanted shifts all right
When everything in misty glaze is said
I lift the window high, and softly rest my head

ahhh, lovely and a sound I'll be listening to today...

beautiful

ctowen
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since 2001-10-18
Posts 2286
Green Mountains of VT
8 posted 2006-08-29 04:08 PM


I could feel the wind in the downfall of your words,
as if they poured upon the page
refeshing, dancing, breathing ....

excellent!

Ct

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9 posted 2006-08-30 04:51 PM


and when it rains,  it sometimes pours...
Nothing beats a slumber in the morn as the
rain dances on the window's sill.

The Lady
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since 2005-12-26
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The Southwest
10 posted 2006-08-30 05:11 PM




"When it rains,
The dust of reckless hours melts away"

a jewel TD
soul rain


WindWalker
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11 posted 2006-08-30 06:59 PM


I must agree with 'The Lady' this is a jewel!!!!!!!!!!!! And I wnat to thank you for all the comments on my poetry.
Neotec
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since 2006-08-22
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12 posted 2006-08-30 09:38 PM


Standing open arms
To the rain awaishing
My heart so clear

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