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It Rained In California
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It Rained In California |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA 
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It Rained in California It rained the day I left California, large, wet drops to mirror the tears in my eyes. I packed my bags carefully, checking out of room #2007, where we spent three wonderful days basking in the glow of our love. You departed the night before, leaving me to spend a restless night in a bed we had shared. My arms suddenly seemed empty without you too fill them. You, my sun, gone leaving me to face the storm alone. The cab driver, that took me to the airport, laughed when he saw the fat drops falling on the windshield. “That’s one thing we don’t have to deal with here, “ he said. His amazement showed as he watched the showers cloud his view, but he didn’t notice the ones that fell from my eyes in rivers. They say, “It never rains in California,” but that day, it poured. ------------------ Alis volat propriis (She flies with her own wings) |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
This poem is so sad hoot. The rain that chills your heart sounds like a storm. Just remember about the cloud and the silver lining. It's true. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Hoot, A lovely poem, enjoyed the read. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
 Hoot you rip at my heartstrings. This was so sad...(sniff) |
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RobertB Senior Member
since 1999-09-26
Posts 1104Champaign, IL |
dear Lord....this poem hits home.....man ------------------ if you can dream; you can fly...if you are flying; you are dreaming. |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I can feel this one, Hoot. I hear the swipe, swipe, swipe of the windshield wipers on the window...the sound of the rain hitting the street...the soft sniffle coming from the back seat....may this memory be replaced with joyfulness and love in the future!  |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Robert...I am sorry if this hit too close to home for you. Seymore...thank you my friend. Martie...thanks for the comments and inspirational words. Whtdove...sorry Poet DeVine...you snuck in on me there....thank you for your wonderful comments ------------------ Alis volat propriis (She flies with her own wings) [This message has been edited by hoot_owl_rn (edited 11-19-1999).] |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA |
This one is packed with emotion! Great writing, Ruth. I know how you feel. |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Hoot: Those last two line say it all my friend.... HUSG ------------------ You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I'm sorry, hoot. You deserve more than rainy days. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Tara, RG and Balladeer....thank you all so much |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Hoot - Well, they say the sun doesn't shine there either ... so hope you find the sunshine after the rain. ------------------ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Systematic Decay Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1301That place with padded walls and funny people in white......... |
This is so sad.....Just keep a lookout for that rainbow after the storm.... Great writing, as usual.  ------------------ Thinking is just what a great many people think they are doing when they are merely rearranging their predjudices. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
I really enjoyed reading this poem. So true to life. Elizabeth |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
My heart goes out to you, Ruth, knowing how much excitement and hope went with you on this trip. You do deserve so much more. Great poem, full of emotion. The greatest ones come from pain, they say. So, in our pain, we are creating works of art to bless others. Sometimes that is the only consolation. Keep your heart open. ------------------ Denise |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Mareg, Systematic and Elizabeth....thank you all so much Denise...This really happened, it did rain the day I left and the tears came because I was leaving, not knowing when and if we would meet again. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
As if the heavens above felt your sadness. It hurts to be so far away and missing someone so much. Hang in there! ------------------ Denise |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
It is so hard to part from a loved one, even if briefly.....you expressed this beautifully with this piece Hoot! ------------------ A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Ruth, This is realy sad honey, I am sorry and I feel for you ((((HUGS)))) ------------------ What comes from the heart goes to the heart. Samuel Coleridge |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thanks again denise Thank you Pepper and Dark Angel ------------------ Alis volat propriis (She flies with her own wings) |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Lady Hoot: The pain you feel weeps from this offering… you deserve so much more than tears. My best to you. |
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