A Constant Pain of Rain

A constant pain of rain. The roll of tires through town. The wipers dab my face - Eye clouds suspended tears. In Spring, I’ve lost my place. A constant pain of rain. The shock of scented air. Grave roots push up, stem bends. The sideways shower guts. The heartbreak never ends. A constant pain of rain. I’m driving through the storm. I squeeze raindrops, life-size - In tribute, clutch mom’s cross. Each Spring brings notched goodbyes.

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Date: 8/20/2024 4:25:00 PM
A sensively written piece...memories can be oainful, but they are our gift
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Date: 5/4/2022 3:13:00 AM
Congrats on this great winning work in Andrea's Monchielle Contest. WTG. I enjoyed reading it. Sara
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Date: 5/1/2022 6:16:00 PM
Congratulations on a wonderful write in Andrea's contest. Blessings to you
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Date: 4/30/2022 2:42:00 PM
Very clever imagery for the pain of rain!!! Sure enjoyed this one, Kim. Congrats.
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Date: 4/21/2022 7:46:00 PM
“I always like walking in the rain, so no one can see me crying” ~ Charlie Chaplin. Your poem somehow made me recall these words. Exquisitely crafted Monchielle, Kim. The reader feels your deep anguish.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/21/2022 8:37:00 PM
Thank you and for the quote from Chaplin too. I appreciate it.
Date: 4/18/2022 6:32:00 PM
Very heartfelt verse, Kim.. Good luck in the contest.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/18/2022 7:09:00 PM
Thank you, Eve!
Date: 4/18/2022 5:35:00 AM
An emotional write dear Kim - passion flows thought the poem from start to finish. I sense the pain you feel withe the loss of your mom about a year ago and my thoughts are with you. It hasn't stopped raining for two weeks now, drizzle, drizzle drizzle. Best of luck in the contest. Love, Hugs, Jennifer.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/18/2022 8:58:00 AM
Thank you, Jennifer <3
Date: 4/16/2022 10:21:00 PM
This is a poem that has a pulling melancholic tone.... ! I love the evocative effect of this beautiful Monchielle ! Happy Easter, Kim...
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/17/2022 5:38:00 PM
Thank you, Valsa!
Date: 4/14/2022 1:35:00 PM
Kim, your Monchielle poems are exquisite. I wish you all the best of luck in Andrea's contest.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/14/2022 4:39:00 PM
Thank you, Sotto!
Date: 4/14/2022 1:15:00 PM
Of all the things that go wrong you had to mention the wipers. I have to change one as the rubber is not good. Hugs.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/14/2022 4:38:00 PM
I know how that is too. ~ hugs
Date: 4/14/2022 12:34:00 PM
Lovely Monchielle verses, Kim. I wish you all the best in Andrea's contest.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/14/2022 12:39:00 PM
Thank you, Milton!
Date: 4/14/2022 9:26:00 AM
Those showers can be annoying--especially when they keep coming back. But they signify the rebirth of nature after the winter.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/14/2022 10:50:00 AM
Could be. Of course this is about mom’s death day. Spring will always remind me…sadness but also her sweetness
Date: 4/14/2022 7:44:00 AM
Powerful poem Kim. Well written. Blessings :)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/14/2022 8:03:00 AM
Thank you, Heidi. Today is one year
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