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If I Were the Rain

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a steady
downpour 
falls in
cold droplets
encouraged
by a gusty 
breeze
and I feel
bad 
for you

as  
the rain
drips through
a half 
opened 
window
dampening
your already
shivering skin

but I also
wish 
I were that rain
for if I 
were,
it would be
me
touching you
right now

Copyright © Chris Green | Year Posted 2019

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Juliet Ligon Date: 11/6/2019 4:17:00 PM How sweet. Login to Reply Chris Green Date: 11/6/2019 4:23:00 PM Glad you liked it Juliet. :)

Craig Cornish Date: 10/21/2019 11:13:00 AM Wonderfully thought Chris & the take from negative to positive is romantic and hopeful. Login to Reply Chris Green Date: 10/21/2019 11:29:00 AM Thanks so much Craig. I am happy you liked this one.

Paul Callus Date: 10/17/2019 12:53:00 PM You aptly make use of the rain to make a romantic pass at someone you have your eyes on, Chris:) I'm sure if she knew your intentions she'd open the window wide! ~ Regards // paul Login to Reply Chris Green Date: 10/17/2019 1:04:00 PM Thanks so much Paul but maybe I should bring an umbrella along, just in case. : )

M. L. Kiser Date: 10/17/2019 8:43:00 AM This reads very smoothly and has a rain-like effect on the reader's psyche. Well done. Login to Reply Chris Green Date: 10/17/2019 9:11:00 AM I appreciate your kindness M.L.

Hello There Date: 10/16/2019 10:41:00 PM Whew ~ I couldn't read this earlier, but I'm glad I was able to bring my spirit here this evening. It's like a breath of fresh air ~ moist but lovely <3 Login to Reply Chris Green Date: 10/17/2019 7:00:00 AM Thanks so very much HT. Didn't want to let a little rain dampen things too much.

John Hamilton Date: 10/16/2019 7:36:00 PM Yeah love this one Chris, reminds me of my song I wish I was, I think you might like it! Login to Reply Chris Green Date: 10/17/2019 6:59:00 AM I am sure I would my friend. Thanks so much John

Nette Onclaud Date: 10/16/2019 5:14:00 PM totally warmed by this sweet work, cris!...let is rain... huggs Login to Reply Chris Green Date: 10/16/2019 5:21:00 PM Thank you so very much Nette. I appreciate your kind words today

Ilene Bauer Date: 10/16/2019 4:20:00 PM nicely done, chris, and refreshing to read on a dreary day... Login to Reply Chris Green Date: 10/16/2019 4:27:00 PM Thanks Ilene. I heard you were getting rain up there. The Yankees/Astros game was cancelled.

Eve Roper Date: 10/16/2019 4:09:00 PM I love it, a touch of rain with a love to remember.. hugs Login to Reply Chris Green Date: 10/16/2019 4:15:00 PM Thank you Eve. It is so nice to see you. I am happy you liked this one.

Sandra Adams Date: 10/16/2019 3:43:00 PM Only you could make something good out of your rainy day. I guess it’s still rainy in your corner of the world or you just have a really good imagination. What’s not to love about this beautiful poem, wonderful write my friend :) hugs Login to Reply Chris Green Date: 10/16/2019 3:56:00 PM It's still a little damp outside and much cooler than usual. Thank you Sandy for your kind words, hey you've got make the best of every day regardless of the weather, right? : )