A Heavy Rainfall

It poured heavy rain
During the early evening
The wind was howling
The boughs of the trees dancing
To the beat of pouring rain
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Dutta Avatar
September 25, 2020 at 9:31 PM
It's so nice to enjoy heavy rainfall through glass window. I always love to watch and feel touch of gusty wind and showers as the trees in delight.
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 26, 2020 at 4:59 AM
Hello Anisha, yes I do agree watching a rainfall is lovely. . When the wind blows, I like to listen to the wind's song. Enjoy your day my friend. God Bless.
George   Avatar
September 25, 2020 at 4:01 AM
I love it when the boughs of the trees sway in the wind and the rain. You painted perfectly with this lovely Tanka, dear Darlene.
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 25, 2020 at 5:11 AM
Hello Elaine George, I also like the swaying of the trees. I call that dancing trees. I enjoy the sound of the wind blowing. Thank you for the lovely comment. Enjoy your day my friend.
Flaherty Avatar
September 20, 2020 at 5:15 PM
So simple yet so descriptive it's like an audio book for a blind person so they could see it for themselves Lovely Darlene
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 24, 2020 at 5:54 AM
Hello Christopher Flaherty, oh thank you. yes this could be like an audio for the blind. Enjoy your day my friend.
Deepa Avatar
September 17, 2020 at 11:35 AM
Beautiful imagery dear Darlene mam...:-) Here, we are having rainy season...So everyday I visualise this particular scene that you have portrayed.. and nice form of poetry..Keep writing and keep inspiring us..:-) Take care.Much love:-)
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 17, 2020 at 2:38 PM
Hello Deepa, Oh I will keep on writing. It is my passion. Much love Darlene
Krutsinger Avatar
September 17, 2020 at 11:28 AM
Those dancing trees made me smile.
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 17, 2020 at 2:37 PM
Hello Ca\ren, I love those dancing trees. Hugs
Michael Avatar
September 15, 2020 at 11:39 AM
Wow...This has rhythm ...could be a chant too..."To the beat of the pouring rain"
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 15, 2020 at 3:15 PM
Hello Micheal Arturo, my poem has a rhyme ! Could be a chant! Oh! Enjoy your evening my friend.
Buehler Avatar
September 14, 2020 at 8:18 PM
Your fine imagery seems create actual movement, and I can almost hear the drumming of the rain. A lovely poem, Darlene.
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 15, 2020 at 5:37 AM
Hello Evelyn,Hi! How are you? Fine I hope. Thank you Evelyn. Enjoy ytour day my friend.
Rodrigues Avatar
September 14, 2020 at 5:11 AM
Rain can certainly fascinate! Delighted with your imagery.
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 14, 2020 at 5:33 AM
Hello Kim,Kim thank you. I hope all is well with you. Enjoy your day my friend.
Ranaweera  Avatar
September 12, 2020 at 9:05 PM
Great visuals and music!!
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 13, 2020 at 5:24 AM
Hello Arach Newton, thank you for the lovely comment. Enjoy your day my friend.
Collins Avatar
September 11, 2020 at 9:39 AM
I like this one. Reminds me of the weather here growing up. We could have some really violent storms with scary winds.Tanka poems r nice as they allow more freedom for expression.
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 11, 2020 at 11:57 AM
Hello Dave,so nice to see you here, I lie the Tanka form to.A few days ago we had hig winds with the rain. I love the sound of the wind blowing and rain falling at the same time. A peaceful sound for me. Enjoy your day my frind.
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September 11, 2020 at 1:12 AM
Soon we will have plenty of rain. Loved your tanka. ~~
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 11, 2020 at 5:15 AM
Hello Victor, so nice to see you. We are having the rain now. Summer is ending. It is getting cooler. Indian Summer is coming after a very cold spell. Thank you for the nice comment. Enjoy your day my friend.
Andresen Avatar
September 10, 2020 at 5:40 AM
- Autumn brings rain and wind ... a lovely poem, Darlene :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 10, 2020 at 11:50 AM
Hello Sunshine Smile, yes Autumn does bring wind a heavy wind and pouring rain together. Hugs Darlene
Holmes Avatar
September 9, 2020 at 12:43 PM
Darlene - a wonderful poem, I love the last two lines - painted a beautiful picture in my mind. David
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 10, 2020 at 5:23 AM
Hello David Holmes,oh, thank you. This is how I see the trees when the wind is blowing. Have a nice day my friend.
Romios Avatar
September 9, 2020 at 8:53 AM
Love it...should be a POTD. This is your best. Hugs, Panagiota xx
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 9, 2020 at 10:09 AM
Hello Panagiota, thank you Panagiota, This could have been a POTD! Wow! Hugs Darlene xxxx-oooo.
Dietrich Avatar
September 8, 2020 at 6:05 PM
Nicely portrayed. Our weather was like this last night and today. They got about 80 per mile winds in some areas!!
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 9, 2020 at 5:51 AM
Hello Andrea, thank you Andrea, It must have bee the same winds we had with the rain storm we had. Hugs Darlene.Enjoy your day my friend.
Rose  Avatar
September 8, 2020 at 1:18 PM
I do enjoy listening to the rain on a windy day when I am safely tucked at home, Your poem is beautiful and heart felt dear Darlene. Thank you for your kind visit my page,xo
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 8, 2020 at 3:20 PM
Hello Pixie Dust, thank you Pixie for the lovely comment. You are welcome. Enjoy your evening my friend.
C. Joshua  Avatar
September 8, 2020 at 9:42 AM
Nicely penned. I love the sight of heavy downpour amidst thunderstorm
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 8, 2020 at 11:01 AM
Hello Orochi C. Joshua, I like the heavy rainfall. i like the sound of the rain pouring. It sounds better with the wind blowing at the same time. Enjoy your day my friend.
Poetry Avatar
September 8, 2020 at 3:35 AM
The trees by their branches, are great dancers, especially when the sound is pleasant... Tenderly captured my dearest, xxxxoooo salute alkas
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 8, 2020 at 5:45 AM
Hello Alakas, the trees danc very well when the wind blows strongly.Thank you for the lovely comment. Have a nice day my dear friend. xxxx-oooo
DiMino Avatar
September 7, 2020 at 7:39 PM
Excellent capture! I love rain. In Phoenix Everyone goes out and gets gloriously drenched. That thirsty time of year. Great read!
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 8, 2020 at 5:48 AM
Hello Joe DiMino,I would be one of those people going outside getting drenched. Enjoy your day my friend.
Romios Avatar
September 7, 2020 at 7:29 PM
Well wriitten, my friend. No rain here just more fires....112 today. Send rain down our way, please" LOL Hubs, Panagiota xxxooo
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 8, 2020 at 5:47 AM
Hello Panagiota, I will do my best to send rain your way. That is too many fires. hugs Darlene xxxx-oooo
Raiser Avatar
September 7, 2020 at 4:52 PM
Hi Darlene, heavy rain with all the noise and motion can be inspiring. I like the way you expressed it.
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 8, 2020 at 5:50 AM
Hello Belden, so nice to meet you. yes the rain can be inspiring. I thank you for your lovely comment. Enjoy your day my friend.
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