Patio Letdown

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there’s something dreary about a terrasse drenched in rain can’t help but take it personally like a missed invitation to an afternoon drink with friends or a cancelled party a dull hush lacks warmth too early or too late no one at the rendez-vous no welcoming sunshine stood up by the host a final rinse the rain lets up the earth on pause before the sun breaks through and sets everything on cue AP: Honorable Mention 2025

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Susan Ashley

Date: 7/12/2025 9:42:00 AM

Dear Line, your poem beautifully captures the melancholy of such rain-provoked dreary moments. Your last stanza resets the tone wonderfully. Indeed, with the return of the sun comes the return of vibrant life. I enjoyed this soulful/poetic afternoon snapshot and the anticipation of what's to follow.. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Line Gauthier
Date: 7/12/2025 11:03:00 AM

Thanks for your lovely comment, Susan. Most appreciated ~