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April Showers

Pitter-patter I hear raindrops fall Sunshine follows and dries them all Any Theme Crystalline Contest Sponsored by Rick Parise 11~12~16
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Pennell  Avatar
November 14, 2016 at 12:45 PM
I see that's how you do it ! love it stephen
Allison Avatar
November 14, 2016 at 3:29 PM
Thanks Stephen - don't use mine as a good example lol I think it is too simple - I loved the imagery on yours:-) I am not sure if end rhyme is needed I have seen some with and some without.:-) hugs jan xx
Sietesantos Avatar
November 13, 2016 at 6:55 PM
Great poetess, this is so very euphoniously lovely!! It has winner stamped all over it! Best wishes always. Hugs and a 7. Pandita
Allison Avatar
November 13, 2016 at 7:01 PM
aww Pandita you are so kind:-) my poem is very simple but I think its quite cute:-) hugs Jan xx
Lawless Avatar
November 13, 2016 at 4:44 PM
Hey Jan, of all the entries to date this one is the only one that I will sing on the next rainy day....thanks....
Allison Avatar
November 13, 2016 at 5:05 PM
Thanks John I think it may be too simple for the contest but that's my style and I'm happy with this fun poem:-) hugs Jan xx
Turner Avatar
November 13, 2016 at 10:13 AM
Literally and metaphorically beautiful, Jan:)
Allison Avatar
November 13, 2016 at 12:08 PM
Thanks Daniel:-) It is a very simple poem but I'm really pleased with the overall result:-) hugs Jan xx
Daniel Avatar
November 13, 2016 at 4:31 AM
Just how it happened down here this morning:) lovely, Jan:)
Allison Avatar
November 13, 2016 at 8:47 AM
Thanks Jo I love to see the sunshine after the rain:-) hugs Jan xx
Hardison Avatar
November 13, 2016 at 2:50 AM
Nicely put. As such no need to be 'all wet'. Lots of Luck in contest. Peace, Love and Joy.
Allison Avatar
November 13, 2016 at 8:48 AM
Thanks John:-) hugs jan xx
Wigley Avatar
November 13, 2016 at 1:49 AM
Beautiful in it's simplicity, Jan, good luck. Viv x
Allison Avatar
November 13, 2016 at 8:48 AM
It is very simple Viv I doubt it will place but I write and hope:-) hugs Jan xx
Vaso Avatar
November 13, 2016 at 12:07 AM
Beautiful, now just wake me up when spring arrives!!! :)
Allison Avatar
November 13, 2016 at 8:49 AM
We could always hibernate together Arthur lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Dietrich Avatar
November 12, 2016 at 8:43 PM
this is so CUTE, Jan. What a simple but creative idea!!
Allison Avatar
November 13, 2016 at 8:49 AM
I told you it was simple lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Flats Avatar
November 12, 2016 at 8:43 PM
Rain is falling where's my hat?//stepped on it, crushed it flat//Where's Cinderella?//(my umbrella)//full of rodent holes, the dirty rat! Hadda go see what this "crystalline" form is all about, methinks you've made a pretty good go at it. huggalunks! ~ j
Allison Avatar
November 13, 2016 at 8:49 AM
Thanks for the limerick my friend:-) hugs jan xx
La France Avatar
November 12, 2016 at 7:57 PM
Jan this is so pretty! I love it~
Allison Avatar
November 13, 2016 at 8:50 AM
Thanks Constance it is a very simple poem:-) hugs jan xx
Beaufort Avatar
November 12, 2016 at 3:59 PM
I like to listen to rain falling. To me it sometimes sounds like applause. It's really neat.
Allison Avatar
November 12, 2016 at 4:03 PM
Sometimes its like a standing ovation it goes on so long Duke we've had some roads flooded here recently! hugs jan xx
Roper Avatar
November 12, 2016 at 3:52 PM
Good verse, Jan :-) good luck on the contest Hugs Eve
Allison Avatar
November 12, 2016 at 3:53 PM
Thanks so much Eve:-) hugs Jan xx
Y. Avatar
November 12, 2016 at 3:49 PM
Hi Jan, This is just beautiful. I love the spring season. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis
Allison Avatar
November 12, 2016 at 3:53 PM
Thanks Alexis its a very simple poem thanks so much for your comment:-) hugs Jan xx
Chircop Avatar
November 12, 2016 at 2:56 PM
Lovely...I love this sweet Jan.
Allison Avatar
November 12, 2016 at 2:57 PM
It's probably too simple for what Rick is looking for but I had fun writing it Charma and that's the most important thing:-) hugs Jan xx
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