Like It Was Before

It rained today 
Just like yesterday, just like the day before,
Just like it had rained two months ago.
It has rained for many years now.

It has rained, but no one 
pays attention anymore –a boring drizzle
one can get used to, and one can live with.  
And so men on earth have done, 
lived with it for many years now.

At first, everyone wondered why it rained so much;
Would it ever stop, so that we can live life like it was before- 
under the sun, always warm, always happy? 

But it seems it will not stop, 
it seems heavier rains loom, 
and rougher storms,
where mere life is at stake. 

Eventually, the sun will also emerge, 
but faintly; with tender rays 
that cannot make us warm, 
that cannot make us forget the rain. 

They say, though, that one only has to get used
to the rain, and forget that it is there, 
and that it is raining. 
Then, they say, things will get better, 
we will find joy in the little things, 
and all will be like it was before.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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September 15, 2026 at 7:53 AM
I've really been enjoying your poem and the emotions and imagery were so vivid that i could easily picture them as beautiful illustration. I'm a commission-based manga/webtoon artist, and I'd love to help bring your story to life if you're ever interested. Feel free to reach out at gm@il : akiracomicart2@ or on inst@ akiraa_artly
Agustin Avatar
March 22, 2024 at 6:06 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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February 7, 2016 at 2:47 AM
Anisa, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. LOVE LINDA
A  Avatar
September 12, 2015 at 7:55 AM
Anisa, awesome write! I enjoyed reading this poem. Skat
Minard-Adler Avatar
March 8, 2013 at 12:18 PM
I love this. Though I love rain and thunderstorms, it hardly ever rains here in Waterloo, Iowa, United States, but I am happy when it does. I just really love this poem thanks for sharing~Love Always, Briana
Vresk Avatar
November 2, 2011 at 1:41 PM
I love the way you compare life and rain,and wait until every thing comes back as it was before the rain,I would like to read some more of your work,Ivy
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