Francis J Grasso Poet Carpe Diem

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Rain

Rain

Hear the music from a gentle rain
As it taps upon the windowpane
Listen to the soothing beat
That gives recourse to day's defeat

The bird that whispers just to you
While it sings the world a sweet adieu
Telling of a secret place
Where birds can die without a trace

The darkness at the edge of light
Terror in a moonless night
Buried deep within the days
The ashes left from life's cliches
 
Tales of romance, risk, and wonder
Memories made from chance and blunder
Living through life's raucous raves
While dead dreams lie in open graves


Written Dec. 16, 2016

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Kathy Bahr August 19, 2021 at 6:18 PM Wow.. Francis J Grasso August 21, 2021 at 8:20 AM Thank you for stopping by, Kathy. ...Fran

Andrea Dietrich January 27, 2018 at 9:10 PM I am seeing a trophy on this stunner. I TOLD you when I first saw it how good it was. Belated Congrats!!

Richard Lamoureux April 13, 2017 at 8:43 PM A most interesting piece, I can see why it was honoured. Francis J Grasso April 19, 2017 at 12:02 PM Thank you, Richard! ...Fran

Funom Makama March 6, 2017 at 10:57 AM This is wonderful. you have once again produced another masterpiece which is a true testament of your reputation in this wonderful community. Thanks a lot for the share. Francis J Grasso March 7, 2017 at 7:16 PM You are too, too kind, Funom. So many truly excellent poets here! Thank you for your kind words. I truly appreciate them.

Connie Marcum Wong January 24, 2017 at 4:31 AM A beautiful reflective piece that begins with the serenity of rain and then becomes solemn diving into melancholy as if darkness had overtaken all light. An excellent poem deserving of your trophy! 7 ; ) Francis J Grasso March 7, 2017 at 7:26 PM Thank you, Connie! I appreciate your kind words.

Joanna Daniel January 23, 2017 at 3:58 AM This again is beautiful, Francis:) deep and well expressed lines:) Francis J Grasso March 7, 2017 at 7:27 PM Thank you, Jo!

Mark Peterson January 8, 2017 at 12:38 AM A right smashing end, coming after very skillfully handled lines. So many clever and adept turns of phrase without messing it up with polysyllabic obfuscation like I do. Francis J Grasso March 7, 2017 at 7:31 PM Thank you, Mark! I had no idea where this poem was going. Somehow it came together!

Sunshine White January 3, 2017 at 3:27 PM I love this. Fantastic poem. Hope your talent is recognized in your own anthology book of published poems. Francis J Grasso March 7, 2017 at 7:32 PM Thank you, Sunshine! Very glad you liked it!

Nette Onclaud December 28, 2016 at 4:02 PM written with such pained grace and ease, francis.. well done!..huggs Francis J Grasso January 1, 2017 at 12:57 PM Thank you, nette. ...Fran

Adeniji Toluwalope Gideon December 28, 2016 at 8:07 AM Great description! Well written, Francis. Francis J Grasso December 28, 2016 at 8:14 AM Thank you, Adeniji! ...Fran

Doug Vinson December 27, 2016 at 11:58 PM Right on, Fran - the reader is really held, here, and transported. Francis J Grasso January 20, 2017 at 11:26 PM Thank you, Doug. ...Fran

Sandra Haight December 27, 2016 at 7:39 PM Fran, congratulations on your well-deserved First Place Trophy win for your lovely and beautifully written poem! Sandra Francis J Grasso December 27, 2016 at 7:43 PM Thank you, Sandra! ...Fran

Anne-Lise Andresen December 21, 2016 at 8:54 AM - We have a lot of rain .... sometimes it feels depressing, but after the rain comes the sun :) - A wonderful poem, Francis - Best wishes for a peaceful and beautiful Christmas to you and your loved ones - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Francis J Grasso December 21, 2016 at 10:12 AM ...and with the sun, Sunshine! Thank you Sunshine...the Very Best to You and Yours this Christmas Celebration! ...Fran

Winged Warrior December 19, 2016 at 10:44 AM Superbly done Francis...god bless...^WW^ Francis J Grasso December 19, 2016 at 10:58 AM Thank you, ^WW^! ...Fran

CayCay Godwin December 19, 2016 at 5:42 AM Me, too - I'm also a WOW. I'm in love with many of your lines, so much awesome imagery and your flow / content / rhyme are delightful, entertaining and truly grabbed me. A mighty fine job ... CayCay Francis J Grasso December 19, 2016 at 10:47 AM Thank you, CayCay. Happy that you enjoyed it! ...Fran

Andrea Dietrich December 18, 2016 at 6:44 PM wow, you captured some good and also a lot of darkness in rain!! I really like this one, Francis. A SEVEN

Heidi Sands December 16, 2016 at 7:43 AM Very sad, and beautifully written ! Francis J Grasso December 17, 2016 at 6:58 PM Thank you, Heidi. ...Fran