A Year Without Rain

A dark sky, a low growl,
A flash of light, a haunted howl.

A chilling wind, an insidious fear,
From the dark falls heaven's cold tears.

A love sleeping dormant inside,
A heart that waited, a heart that cried.

A blood moon, hidden by the dark,
A fall of life, for a land so stark.

A year without rain, a land cursed,
A spell broken, a quenched thirst.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Vaso Avatar
April 20, 2014 at 6:41 PM
You know you are a success when someone wants to read the same poem over and over!!! Loved this!
Schaffer Avatar
April 21, 2014 at 10:22 AM
Thank you :) I really appreciate it and your comment on Empty Halls as well.
Tacito Avatar
November 7, 2013 at 9:17 AM
While I think this was more "Rhyme" than "Free Verse", this was still very potent in its message. Many prefer & admire the sun. But, we do need the rain for sheer life balance of the heart. Excellent writing!
Cavanaugh Avatar
November 7, 2013 at 7:00 AM
A very well written poem. Thank you for sharing this gem. Well done!
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