Connie Gildersleeve Poet Free verse

Kiss the Rain

New Orleans summertime temperatures rise.
Mellow sounds of smooth jazz softly plays.
I drink mint juleps on these long lazy days.
It's sticky and too hot until it rains.

Drops fall gently, it's a glorious sound.
Dancing and spinning I tilt my head back.
Rain kisses my hot mahogany red parted lips.
Sweeter than that of a mountain spring,
Throat is parched, I instantly want more.
Summertime's sweet rain quenches my thirst.
Rain is short lived here in the south.

The humidity after the rain zaps me, does me in
So I sit once again enjoying the music of lite jazz.

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Seren Roberts February 23, 2013 at 1:43 AM Hey Connie just found this one, great write. i love Jazz as well. Lol my cousin has a baby she called Connie she is a little blonde darling. Is that how your described????? Connie Gildersleeve February 23, 2013 at 12:05 PM Maybe about thirty five years ago. Thanks for stopping by and for your lovely comment. Warm Smiles, Connie

Painted Hunter February 21, 2013 at 12:30 PM Great for the contest!...its a hot SOB down here, right?...and humid! Connie Gildersleeve February 21, 2013 at 1:28 PM Summertime can zap you right off your feet. Thanks for stopping by and for your comment. Connie

Andrea Dietrich February 20, 2013 at 10:31 PM this is cool like smooth jazz!! I really like your entry into that contest! Connie Gildersleeve February 21, 2013 at 5:25 AM i just rewrote it. Much improved I think. Warm Smiles, Connie

Russell Sivey February 20, 2013 at 8:15 PM I think it interesting that you included the last line with this poem! It just seems out of place unless you know how jazz effects you when you listen to it...and it does have that effect when I listen to it as well! This is a wondrous write, I loved reading this masterful piece this evening, Great Work!! Connie Gildersleeve February 21, 2013 at 5:31 AM Russell your right It was a last minute thought. I rewrote it. It's a much better poem thanks to you. I always love an honest critique. It makes me dig deeper for better thoughts. Thanks again. Warm Smiles, Connie

Eileen Manassian February 20, 2013 at 9:43 AM Good one, Connie! Dancing in the rain is refreshing. Maybe you should give Gene Kelly some competition and try some singing too while you are at it! :) Connie Gildersleeve February 20, 2013 at 12:58 PM Actually when I wrote the word dancing that is what went through my mind. Thanks for stopping my and for you comment. warm Smiles, Connie