Dean Wood Poet Couplet

Don'T Wait 'Til Its Raining

Life prods us hard in the race to succeed.
But why push so hard when we've more than we need?
Too many men fail to see God’s good favor
Until weather forbids them their toil and their labor.

If the clouds rule the day, with their dark consternation,
Before we will pause to obey inspiration,
Then our verses will echo that tone of foreboding,
And darker we'll wax while our lives are imploding.

So “work while the sun shines”, yes, “work with a will”,*
But take a break often and pick up your quill
To write about things that are happy and funny.
Don’t wait ‘til its raining. Act now, while its sunny!



*  From the Hymn "Today, While the Sun Shines" by L. Clark

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Anne-Lise Andresen August 27, 2017 at 12:21 PM - Beautifully written, Dean - (metaphorically I agree) - Most of my poems are born on a rainy day ... when the sun is shining I will be out enjoying the day :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Dean Wood August 28, 2017 at 9:32 AM I understand Anne-Lise. This is written metaphorically. I wrote this in a time when I was depressed and I only wrote on my down days. It was a challenge to myself to look for and write about something uplifting for a change. I appreciate your thoughtful comment. -- Dean

Sunlite Wanter August 26, 2017 at 6:05 PM Amen, Dean! Dean Wood August 28, 2017 at 9:29 AM :)

Nette Onclaud August 26, 2017 at 2:23 PM you uplift with this lively poem, dean... yes, the early bird catches the worm.... may you make hay while the sun shines..greeat job!..huggs Dean Wood August 28, 2017 at 9:29 AM Thanks for taking time to read and comment Nette. I always appreciate it.

Dale Gregory Cozart August 26, 2017 at 10:55 AM Very nice. Dean Wood August 28, 2017 at 9:28 AM Thanks Dale.

Heidi Sands August 26, 2017 at 10:06 AM Excellent message Dean! I love it and agree :) Dean Wood August 28, 2017 at 9:28 AM Thank you Heidi.

Darren White August 26, 2017 at 8:23 AM As always, I love your mastery over rhyme, meter and cadence. And I like your message here too. Dean Wood August 28, 2017 at 9:27 AM Thanks for building me up Darren. You have a great understanding of poetry, I learn a lot from your work and comments.