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This poem came as I sat watching a spring rain wash nature clean.

Pain and Rain

Pain and Rain

On a wet, spring day
Branches drip loneliness.
Sunbeams stream gentleness
Pain and rain stain the soul.
Distance separates.
Ablutions wash winter's grime.
Absolution is near.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Marcum Wong Avatar
September 5, 2017 at 3:19 AM
A rainy day is a perfect day to write poetry. Writing somehow soothes the soul. Congratulations on your lovely win Kathleen! : )
Kroll Avatar
September 5, 2017 at 8:48 PM
Thank you, Connie.
Kroll Avatar
August 11, 2017 at 11:48 AM
Thank you, John, It is always so good to hear from you. I'm rather in the same place. The summer hasn't been my best time for writing. I have a number started but the words don't seem to be flowing. Looking forward to Jan-Feb when we'll be on the CA coast. The ocean is so soothing. Best wishes to you as you move forward with your writing!
Fleming Avatar
August 11, 2017 at 11:02 AM
This is very nice, Kathleen...very nice indeed. Thought it was time I should call around and see how you keeping these days? Well I hope! I have not had many spare hours for poetry of late; I intend to get down to some serious writing very soon. All my warmest regards, Kathleen - And my very best wishes as always! :) john
Kroll Avatar
August 11, 2017 at 11:48 AM
Thank you, John, It is always so good to hear from you. I'm rather in the same place. The summer hasn't been my best time for writing. I have a number started but the words don't seem to be flowing. Looking forward to Jan-Feb when we'll be on the CA coast. The ocean is so soothing. Best wishes to you as you move forward with your writing!
Canerdy Avatar
June 19, 2017 at 9:11 AM
Kathleen, congrats on your win with this lovely poem! Janice
Nusker Avatar
June 19, 2017 at 1:49 AM
Deep and thought provoking. Congrats on your win.
Kroll Avatar
June 18, 2017 at 7:32 PM
Thanks, Connie! Kathy
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 18, 2017 at 3:55 PM
This poem is very lovely Kathleen. I love the cleansing rain. Have a beautiful Father's Day. : )
Kroll Avatar
June 18, 2017 at 7:33 PM
Thanks, Connie.
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