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a falling August rain
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a falling August rain |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA 
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I wonder if this is the kind of day Del Shannon had in mind when he wrote “I’m a-walkin’ in the rain. . . “ not really windy or stormy, but just a gentle rain the kind of rain that falls for so long that you wonder if it’s ever going to stop the kind of rain that brings life to the ground but just brings pain and loneliness to your heart a falling August rain you can even see it in the people as they walk by the usual smiles on their faces aren’t there they’ve been replaced by the kind of look that can only be described as Stepford-like many looks, but strangely all the same and the rain falls into their faces and off their umbrellas into their spirits not growing them, but drowning them further in a falling August rain all I can do is sit here, and look at them wondering if they have the same feelings as I if they’re asking themselves why this rain has come with a hint of September’s chill and breath perhaps it’s just that we’re not ready for it perhaps we just don’t want it to come right now but come it will again, just like it always has and we’ll remember that it all began with a falling August rain ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
had that kind of rain here yesterday.... wrote my own version of what you just shared and posted under rainy day ramble. Enjoyed the thoughts here and certainly can relate to the feel of it.... as usual.... you do nice work..and I always enjoy. |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
opposite of what you mean, my thought of this line quote:was that even the birds can't fly now... I know that's not what you meant, but that, Sir, was the image I received... well done... [This message has been edited by Lady In White (edited 08-16-2001).] |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
i love the rain..it is raining here right now..just a little bit..but we need it..enjoyed sven..  ~Victoria~ |
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WRBreezin Member
since 2001-08-04
Posts 212 |
I often think the rainy weather to be the soul searcher's delight, your words gave me thoughts along those lines. Very much enjoyed. Willie [This message has been edited by WRBreezin (edited 08-16-2001).] |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
Sven I love your poem but I am envious of your rain. Where I'm at we were just told that we are on water restrictions and can only water yards once every 5 days and like idiots we sit and hope for a hopefully mild hurricane. That's our only hope for rain during this time of year. Feel free to send your rain to us, and I'll share our sunshine with you. |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
I love that song by Del Shannon!!!!! " I walked beside the evening sea And dreamed a dream that could not be" George William Curtis" |
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Greeneyes 
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
oh how I love August rain, for me it means Fall is around the corner...I just love this time of year....thanks for this one Sven....it's most beautiful... Lauren |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
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citizenx Member
since 2001-07-31
Posts 189motorcade |
Sven, youw ant rain we got it. I live where there is over cast almost all the time, we celebrate when we get a bit of blue sky and make a huge deal about the sun. I have seen all types of rain and can well relate to this, enjoyed the read. shadows flicker sweet end tame |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Nice, different from the usual themes you bring us. I like it, its interesting, people do all put on a certain face in bad weather, the stepford look-I liked that a lot. I like misty rain sometimes, but if you are sad, it just seems to feel like more tears. Sandra |
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MyEnchanted_Melody Senior Member
since 2001-05-30
Posts 1106across the land of dreams. In your heart, I'd always be. |
I love drizzles of soft rain.....the sound of it.....the smell of the earth as it embraces...... But feeling a strange inexplicable sadness today....I find myself relate to your words too well...... Thank you...... **************************** "Oh...me!Oh Life! |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
*sigh* I know just what you mean. Nice thoughts, Sweet Sven!  |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Some of my favorite poems are about the rain And now I can add one more to the list This is beautiful Liz |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Thank you all for your wonderful replies. . . it's gotten cooler tonight. . . the rain has that way about it. . . -------------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Living not very far from you, I too experienced that same rainy day feeling. It's not too late...quick grab your jacket and lets go for a walk. Perhaps even splash in the puddles? Nicely done! |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
I'd love a walk in the rain right now, a calm, steady rain. And I don't think I'd mind if it went on and on... |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Rain did someone say rain? We have so much rain here it is ridiculous, but I absolutely loved your poem Sven, fantastic! If you have but one true friend when you die you were truly blessed |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Sven, Beautifully done piece of work here, enjoyed it very much. I do think more it seems when it rains and have wondered the same as you in this poem, wonderful. Love, Cerenity "God doesn't have to be reminded that we exist. |
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rascalx Senior Member
since 1999-08-25
Posts 590Florence, SC, USA |
After reading so many of your other works, this is a pleasant and somewhat unexpected surprise. I'm glad to see you writing in a different (well to me anyways lol) style and doing it so well. This is a very thoughtful and imaginative piece that slowly carries the readers along with it, almost blanketing us with the rain you describe so eloquently. Very well done; I like this a lot! - Jeff |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
thanks again my friends. . . I almost did want to go out and walk in it. . . but was afraid of what might happen to me. . . the rain seemed to be a theme yesterday. . .hopefully, it has moved on. . . for all of us. . . thank you. . . --------------------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Beautifully expressed Sven ... I loved your ponderings in this misty and thought-filled piece, much enjoyed! Best wishes, /Kit |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
As Del said, "Torture in my heart, just tryin to forget." And also in another song, "And I wonder, why, you went away." Wonder if he wrote these from personal heartbreaks or if it was his songwriter's experiences. I've had a few sad walks in the rain but overall I love it to rain like crazy and the wind to blow about 35 or so...just don't like to work in the rain....I like it when the wind blows the women's skirts over there heads...I love the embarassed look on there faces as they pull the skirt back down...ha...ha...how about you...James |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
A nice piece of reflection Sven.....salted with just the right amount of melancholy, the kind of melancholy that stirs the restlessness of life in the heart of mankind. Great writing my friend! As Del Shannon also said......run run run runaway....I wonder if it alll ties in somehow?? Have a nice day! Ethome |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
I too Love the rain in all its many facets. Soft drizzle, its harmless breezeless fall gathering in lather, sideways windblown rain, changing directions and forcing a dance of the trees and even the hurricaine which seems my fury turned for all to witness. Ah the rain. 105degrees here today thanks for the brief getaway. |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
I too love the rain! Though it depends on my mood at the time. If I am down it feels the heaven's are crying for me or with me, and if I'm happy I want to go out and splash in the puddles as I did as a child and young adult!! We could use the rain over here, headed towards a drought all over the country now.. Beautiful drizzly thoughts Sven. Isis *The greatest warrior is one that does not need to fight* ~Isis~ |
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