John Lawless Poet Free verse

I Kissed the Rain

I kissed the rain
Falling in love
With its cooling honesty
Danced to the sounds
Of raindrops on puddles
And wet children playing

I walked
Wet shoes squishing
Bubbles popping from the eyelets
Running
I slid upon the wet grass
The roar of the crowd
Echoing in a dampened dream

I whispered to the rain
Secrets…never uttered
Asked it 
My unanswerable questions
Shed unseen tears
Under cover of raindrops

The rain left
All moments do
Yet this one lingers
Because
I kissed the rain
                     And
                           The rain kissed me back

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Ink Empress June 14, 2026 at 6:11 AM This is so beautiful and also heart touching, I really love how youv written "I kissed the rain Falling in love With its cooling honesty" " cooling honesty" is such a brilliant word pairing! And also the ending where youv said nothing lasts! Stunning and soulful imagery too dear John. Pleasure reading your take. Thank you for joining. Congratulations! Sending you light always

Paula Goldsmith June 13, 2026 at 1:50 PM Congratulations on your win. I loved reading this lovely "I Kissed the Rain" write. What a great ending you have here. Have a great weekend with your win...............