Let the Rain Fall

I could smell and sense 
the showers coming in the air
with an approaching storm.
I inhale this 
light little scent of heaven.
The rain will never dampen my spirits.
No umbrella for me tonight.
But, I don't mind, 
I'll walk in the rain.

I savor this 
sweet little taste of heaven.
The flavor is cool and refreshing,
with a purity 
that is almost indescribable.
It is cleansing to my soul,
I can feel it 
washing away my cares,
and making it okay to smile, again.

I experience this 
gentle little caress of heaven.
When it soaks through 
my jacket and my jeans.
My shoes splash
in the rain 
with every step that I take.
I can hear it 
tap dancing on the rooftops, 
with invisible feet.

The streetlights 
reflect on the wet pavement,
in pools of gold and silver.
The neon signs blink, 
red and yellow, 
blue and green.
Like drips of paint, 
it puddles on the street.
Bringing color 
to where there was none before,
only a flood of gray.
Now there is a palette
of fragrances to absorb.
Creating almost a rainbow 
in the nighttime.





Written by: Kelly Deschler
November 11th, 2013
For Nette Onclaud's contest - "Fragrance Of Rain"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Merryman Avatar
April 4, 2014 at 8:38 PM
I enjoyed reading your poem, Kelly! Congrats on your win! Love, Kim
Deschler Avatar
April 6, 2014 at 2:57 PM
Thank you for stopping by, Kim. I'm glad that you enjoyed my poem! :)
A  Avatar
April 3, 2014 at 10:23 PM
KELLY, congrats on your AWESOME win. .. Luv ~SKAT~
Deschler Avatar
April 5, 2014 at 4:27 PM
Thank you so much, SKAT! :)
A   Avatar
April 3, 2014 at 12:28 PM
Hi Kelly, :) Congratulations, wonderful winning Umbrella poem. Enjoyed my BFF's winning list..... luv LINDA
Deschler Avatar
April 4, 2014 at 7:07 PM
Hi Linda, Thank you very much for stopping by. I enjoyed Leonora's contest, too. It was a fun one to be a part of! :)
Stephens Avatar
April 3, 2014 at 5:18 AM
Hi Kelly, Congrats on your win. I enjoyed your refreshing vision of a walk in the rain. Wonderful imagery. All the best, Theresa xx
Deschler Avatar
April 3, 2014 at 7:05 PM
Hi Theresa, Thank you so much for stopping by. I'm glad that you enjoyed my poem! :)
Mehta Avatar
April 3, 2014 at 2:04 AM
My congratulations for writing this lovely poem, enjoyed it, kelly
Deschler Avatar
April 3, 2014 at 6:50 PM
Thank you, Dr. Ram. I'm glad that you enjoyed my poem!
Kendrick Avatar
April 2, 2014 at 3:13 PM
Congrats on your winning work..Way to go!!! Sara
Deschler Avatar
April 3, 2014 at 4:26 PM
Thank you very much, Sara!
Gorelick Avatar
April 2, 2014 at 11:48 AM
A wonderful piece and it deserved a win. BG
Deschler Avatar
April 3, 2014 at 4:16 PM
Thank you, Barbara. That really meant so much to me!
Andresen Avatar
April 2, 2014 at 11:43 AM
- Hey Kelly - Congratulations on your win in "Umbrella" contest Sponsor Leonora Galinta - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Deschler Avatar
April 2, 2014 at 6:58 PM
Hey Anne Lise, Thank you for stopping by. I appreciate it very much! :)
Gasun Avatar
April 2, 2014 at 10:24 AM
My warm and hearty congratulations on this brilliant piece and win my dear friend Kelly! Thank u so much for your loving support. More blessings! Biggest hugs! Love lots always, Leonora
Deschler Avatar
April 2, 2014 at 6:32 PM
You're welcome, Leonora! Thank you very much for my placement! I'm very glad that you liked my poem. Big Hugs :)
Watson Avatar
January 26, 2014 at 12:25 PM
I love walking in the rain and I thoroughly enjoyed this gentle stroll.
Deschler Avatar
January 27, 2014 at 4:27 PM
I do, too and, I am glad that you enjoyed this walk through my poem, Darren. Thank you for the kind comments. I appreciate it very much!
Guzzi Avatar
January 2, 2014 at 4:29 PM
Quick glance it looks much more approachable, going to take a deep look now & soup mail it to you. Light & Love
Guzzi Avatar
January 2, 2014 at 4:35 PM
Ok done yes, very good choices of where to break the lines and stanzas! 2 tiny things line 3 I'd use [the] instead of [an] 3rd stanza you don't need the [that] in line 7. When ever you write a THAT after your all done look back & think "Is the sentence clear without it? Did I meant which?"
Anglesey Avatar
December 30, 2013 at 1:11 AM
Really feel the rain in this. Favorite line "I can hear it tap dancing on the rooftops, with invisible feet"...so many lovely lines and vivid imagery. Congrats.
Deschler Avatar
December 31, 2013 at 6:24 PM
Thank you so much for the lovely comments, Karen. That means a lot coming from you! :)
Guzzi Avatar
December 29, 2013 at 10:46 AM
a fav for me & 7 , the last verse is super, my only suggestion would be a few different line breaks? Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Deschler Avatar
December 31, 2013 at 5:35 PM
I understand what you mean about the line breaks. When I wrote this for Nette's contest, there was a 24 line limit, so I had to make my lines longer than I wanted to. But, since that contest is over, I am going to take your advice and do some editing! Thank you so much for the fav, Debbie. It really means a lot coming from you!
Horsch Avatar
December 29, 2013 at 9:00 AM
Congrats on your win Kelly, A very well written poem. I liked it a lot....hugs...Roger
Deschler Avatar
December 31, 2013 at 5:26 PM
Thank you, Roger. I am happy that you liked this one!
Mehta Avatar
December 29, 2013 at 4:20 AM
Enjoyed your poem and congratulations on the fine win,Kelly
A   Avatar
December 28, 2013 at 9:16 PM
Kelly, :) , CONGRATULATIONS, thank you for supporting my SMILE contest. :) Wishing you a Warm And Heartfelt New Year. Take care.... LINDA
Davis Avatar
December 26, 2013 at 10:57 PM
Kelly What a wonderful and sweet write, full of serenity and peacefulness. You told a beautiful and calm story of a rainy spring/summer day. Nice job Thanks for the awesome comment on my Hidden Strength poem Hugs
Dunn Avatar
December 13, 2013 at 1:02 AM
Loved this alot it made me think of a gentle spring rain on a summers night thank you for your comments also.
Horsch Avatar
December 3, 2013 at 11:16 AM
Hi Kelly, This is such a wonderful poem. I could see and smell what you were describing. You did a real good job on this one....Hugs....Roger
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
November 24, 2013 at 9:33 PM
This poem is a joy to read, Kelly! It puts a smile on my face...congrats on your win! Love and Blessings, Rhonda
Kendrick Avatar
November 21, 2013 at 6:06 AM
Congratst on your winning work..Way to go..Sara
Hamilton Avatar
November 20, 2013 at 5:00 PM
superb write Kelly congrats on your win Shadow x smile hug
A   Avatar
November 19, 2013 at 9:39 PM
Hi Kelly, , Congratulations on your beautiful FRAGRANCE OF RAIN poem... Hugs ~LINDA~
Dietrich Avatar
November 19, 2013 at 8:35 PM
I'm very happy you won in this contest. BIG congrats. It is an amazing poem
Sergi Avatar
November 19, 2013 at 3:09 PM
Great Poem, Kelly. I especially liked " tap dancing on the rooftops with invisible feet and a pallet of fragrances." Good stanzas.
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