On Rainy Nights

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placed 1st in JCB Brul's Raindrops contest, June 24

July 18, 2025, entered in Rob Carmack's Premier VII contest

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On rainy nights, in pensive thought,
I claim the respite I have sought
but seldom found on sunny days.
Cool drops soothe more than brightest rays
in times when life's with trouble fraught.

These introspective times have brought
me peace and comfort when I've fought
a heated battle with malaise
on rainy nights.

Sweet peace of mind cannot be caught
like raindrops. Nor can it be bought
with tears; but when life, like a maze,
confounds me, at the flow I gaze
and praise the joys by nature wrought
on rainy nights.

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Christuraj Alex

Date: 6/28/2024 4:02:00 AM

"These introspective times have brought me peace and comfort when I've fought a heated battle with malaise on rainy nights." - A grand poem. Congratulations!

Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/28/2024 7:28:00 AM

Thanks so much, Christuraj! Janice

Sara Kendrick

Date: 6/26/2024 9:29:00 AM

Creative lines penned for JCB Burl's poetry contest. Way to go and congratulations on your winner. Sara K

Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/26/2024 8:26:00 PM

Thanks so much, Sara. Janice

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/25/2024 8:37:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. I love a rainy night. So Peaceful.... Have a wonderful day with your win..............

Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/25/2024 1:55:00 PM

Paula, thanks so much. Janice

David Crandall

Date: 6/21/2024 9:40:00 PM

Janice, nice poem about the comfort coming with raindrops at night.

Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/23/2024 5:19:00 PM

Thanks so much, David. Janice