A Symphony of Rain

The Symphony of Rain

I gazed outside my patio 
the gray clouds formed a dire dun
A clap of thunder sent its hint
 and lightening followed as a spark

The season for the rain has come 
and rain descends and spreads a song
A steady stream of decibels 
intensifies a melody

The chorus joined by flowered plants
 birch and Palm trees dance and sway
Repeating verses to a lull 
then soon there are the single drops

dripping then there is no sound
A rainbow arcs around the sky
The birds return and greet the sun
They languish in the water fount
and sing an encore to the end

Ralph Sergi  September 3, 2018

*I wrote this poem while watching and listening
 to a tropical storm. It was very enlightening

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 9/28/2018 7:43:00 PM
A wonderful musical expression great flow Great Job!
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Date: 9/26/2018 4:00:00 PM
Hello Ralph, Very well-done and wondrously-woven imagery. Excellent Work!! Best Wishes, Gary
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Date: 9/25/2018 11:54:00 PM
How beautifully expressed!
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Date: 9/25/2018 10:31:00 AM
"And rain descends and spreads a song"..Great write Ralph..Very nice ending
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Date: 9/24/2018 3:50:00 PM
wow, you sure got inspired by that storm . Very impressive, Ralph.
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Date: 9/21/2018 12:09:00 PM
superb imagery Ralph and I can relate big time as we are experiencing stormy weather here and my son has typhoons where he is in Taiwan!:-( hugs Jan xx
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Ralph Sergi
Date: 9/26/2018 8:45:00 AM
Thanks, Jan: Wow! Your son is in Taiwan. I have been to North Africa but never the far east.
Date: 9/14/2018 3:55:00 PM
Ralph, I love how you convey the enchantment of the rain in this lovely poem, all the way to the rainbow! I adore rain and poetry that celebrates its beauty. This is going into my Faves Ralph! : )
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Date: 9/15/2018 9:48:00 AM
Mahalo, Connie: Thank you. It's nice to have a fan as you are to me!
Date: 9/8/2018 12:54:00 PM
Symphonic poetry my friend...the rain is in tune...love & light...^WW^
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Date: 9/6/2018 10:26:00 AM
I just adore your vibrant and vivid verses, Ralph. Indeed, like you, I appreciate the beauty of a symphony of rain and you captured, so elegantly, the beautiful nuances of the rhythms and sweetness of its song. Superb imagery flows easily through your lovely poem. Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan
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Ralph Sergi
Date: 9/11/2018 2:58:00 PM
Hi Susan: Thank you. Some poets are limited to their approach on a poem but when you feel the inspiration, go for it!
Date: 9/6/2018 8:50:00 AM
Sometimes we write our best poetry while watching and witnessing great storms. And you have done just that. This is a wonderful write Ralph. Much enjoyed...Charlie
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Ralph Sergi
Date: 9/11/2018 2:54:00 PM
Thank you, Charles.And thanks for your encouragement
Date: 9/4/2018 3:18:00 AM
A beautiful poem describing the music of rain, Ralph:)
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Date: 9/4/2018 12:33:00 PM
Thank You, Jo
Date: 9/3/2018 9:24:00 PM
A tin roof adds timpani, but a palm frond roof adds ants by the drip, yet for free entertainment, even children find storms exciting. Mahalo nui loa! Aloha! Rico
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Date: 9/4/2018 12:35:00 PM
Thank you, Rico: Well said! And maholo to you too!
Date: 9/3/2018 4:30:00 PM
I love everything about the rain!!! You have expressed these moments perfectly. Yes, even a thunderstorm is exciting. :) Your thoughts take me there. ~ Brandy
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Date: 9/3/2018 4:59:00 PM
Thank you, Brandy
Date: 9/3/2018 3:02:00 PM
ralph, i like the vivid and rhythmic display of your wordcraft; ever flowing... how nice!...huggs
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Date: 9/3/2018 2:37:00 PM
That was wonderful; I the imagery it presents. A great read.dpt
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Date: 9/3/2018 2:22:00 PM
An outstanding quatern, Ralph.. So inspirational and lovely.. I really enjoy the sound of rain.. It brings me peace, just listening to the sound of it.. Exquisitely written, my friend!! Blessings!
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