Mystic Rain

dark gray canopy 
swells with moist trailing essence
a drenching downpour

heaven weeps its gore
cries for oppressed multitude
paradise opens

mystic rain gushes
floods fill banks with mud and blood
silently God speaks 

Copyright © 2011  By Caryl S. Muzzey

First Place Winner ~ "Dark Rain (Haiku)” Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: SKAT
Feb. 14, 2011
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Adeite Avatar
July 12, 2011 at 10:48 AM
Congrats on having your priceless poem featured this week. Keep your poetry pen dancing to the drumbeat of your poetry passion. Wishing many more features. Love to you always, Adeleke
Susan Avatar
July 11, 2011 at 9:16 AM
Congratulations on your poem being featured. Also, on your 1st place win! i wasn't here yet, so I'm glad I found it!
Sweetheart Avatar
July 10, 2011 at 6:40 PM
Congrats Caryl on your featured poem this week on PS.. wonderful words ..luv..
Brown Avatar
July 10, 2011 at 1:00 PM
Congratulations on your poem being featured this week Caryl. Love, Carol
Calhoun Avatar
January 24, 2011 at 5:59 AM
Hi Caryl - Excellent haiku. Congratulations on your BIG WIN in the "Dark Rain" contest. Best wishes, KC
Kendrick Avatar
January 21, 2011 at 4:41 PM
Congratulations on your win with this fine work..Sara
Guzzi Avatar
January 20, 2011 at 2:32 PM
Oh my let's hope not! Congrad's on your winning write! Light & Love
Knop Avatar
January 20, 2011 at 7:07 AM
Well deserved wins, Caryl! Enjoyed the read! And thank you for your friendly comment on mine!...Gert
Bagnall Avatar
January 18, 2011 at 5:11 AM
Yep you've definitely got the dark bit in there, very interesting poem
Horsman Avatar
January 17, 2011 at 11:39 PM
excellent winners here, congrats Carly, enjoyed reading this. Harry
Mannan Avatar
January 17, 2011 at 7:46 PM
This is a beauty. The end id superb. Many congratulations.
Dietrich Avatar
January 17, 2011 at 7:10 PM
wow, a deep one, CArly. I am glad to see the contest results and be able to read your amazing haiku. Congratulations!
George   Avatar
January 17, 2011 at 4:50 PM
Sensational Haiku, dear Caryl. Congratulations on your well deserved first place win. Lainie
Mehta Avatar
January 17, 2011 at 2:12 PM
Congratulations on the first place win in the contest, Caryl
Fraser Avatar
January 17, 2011 at 11:19 AM
Nice one Caryl, many congrats on your win in SKAT's contest & becoming a Premium Member....:)
Haick Avatar
January 17, 2011 at 10:59 AM
Caryl, Congratulations on your fantastic win in the contest, Great job! Always, Annalise
Yamin Avatar
January 17, 2011 at 9:04 AM
Most impressive write -very enjoyable. Keep sharing. Welcome to PoetrySoup as Premium Member. Soupers grow.
Richards Avatar
January 17, 2011 at 8:16 AM
A brooding poem....so well written, Caryl!!
Parker Avatar
January 17, 2011 at 5:52 AM
Congratulations on your show-stopping win! Your cause celebre' also won!
Sweetheart Avatar
January 17, 2011 at 5:36 AM
Congrats Caryl on your stunning first place win in the Dark Rain contest my friend.. an amazing and vibrant entry..enjoy the top spot where that air is rare and beautiful as your poem..with luv..
Brown Avatar
January 17, 2011 at 5:29 AM
Congratulations for your win in the "Dark Rain" contest Caryl sponsored by S K A T*. Love, Carol
Falotico Avatar
January 17, 2011 at 3:48 AM
Excellent Haiku and a well deswerved win!!! always Michael
Neels Avatar
January 17, 2011 at 3:22 AM
Caryl, what a stunning entry and I absolutely love your last haiku.. Congratulations on your first place win :) Wilma
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January 17, 2011 at 2:11 AM
Congrats Caryl on your 1st place win with this beautiful Haiku!
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January 16, 2011 at 10:09 PM
congratulations! Carly, on your awesome entry for the dark rain contest,..p.d.
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