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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

Copyright © Francis J Grasso | Year Posted 2016

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Kathy Bahr Date: 8/19/2021 6:18:00 PM Wow.. Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 8/21/2021 8:20:00 AM Thank you for stopping by, Kathy. ...Fran

Andrea Dietrich Date: 1/27/2018 9:10:00 PM I am seeing a trophy on this stunner. I TOLD you when I first saw it how good it was. Belated Congrats!! Login to Reply

Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/13/2017 8:43:00 PM A most interesting piece, I can see why it was honoured. Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 4/19/2017 12:02:00 PM Thank you, Richard! ...Fran

Funom Makama Date: 3/6/2017 10:57:00 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. Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 3/7/2017 7:16:00 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 Date: 1/24/2017 4:31:00 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 ; ) Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 3/7/2017 7:26:00 PM Thank you, Connie! I appreciate your kind words.

Joanna Daniel Date: 1/23/2017 3:58:00 AM This again is beautiful, Francis:) deep and well expressed lines:) Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 3/7/2017 7:27:00 PM Thank you, Jo!

Mark Peterson Date: 1/8/2017 12:38:00 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. Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 3/7/2017 7:31:00 PM Thank you, Mark! I had no idea where this poem was going. Somehow it came together!

Sunshine White Date: 1/3/2017 3:27:00 PM I love this. Fantastic poem. Hope your talent is recognized in your own anthology book of published poems. Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 3/7/2017 7:32:00 PM Thank you, Sunshine! Very glad you liked it!

Nette Onclaud Date: 12/28/2016 4:02:00 PM written with such pained grace and ease, francis.. well done!..huggs Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 1/1/2017 12:57:00 PM Thank you, nette. ...Fran

Adeniji Toluwalope Gideon Date: 12/28/2016 8:07:00 AM Great description! Well written, Francis. Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 12/28/2016 8:14:00 AM Thank you, Adeniji! ...Fran

Doug Vinson Date: 12/27/2016 11:58:00 PM Right on, Fran - the reader is really held, here, and transported. Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 1/20/2017 11:26:00 PM Thank you, Doug. ...Fran

Sandra Haight Date: 12/27/2016 7:39:00 PM Fran, congratulations on your well-deserved First Place Trophy win for your lovely and beautifully written poem! Sandra Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 12/27/2016 7:43:00 PM Thank you, Sandra! ...Fran

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 12/21/2016 8:54:00 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 :) Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 12/21/2016 10:12:00 AM ...and with the sun, Sunshine! Thank you Sunshine...the Very Best to You and Yours this Christmas Celebration! ...Fran

Winged Warrior Date: 12/19/2016 10:44:00 AM Superbly done Francis...god bless...^WW^ Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 12/19/2016 10:58:00 AM Thank you, ^WW^! ...Fran

CayCay Jennings Date: 12/19/2016 5:42:00 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 Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 12/19/2016 10:47:00 AM Thank you, CayCay. Happy that you enjoyed it! ...Fran

Andrea Dietrich Date: 12/18/2016 6:44:00 PM wow, you captured some good and also a lot of darkness in rain!! I really like this one, Francis. A SEVEN Login to Reply

Heidi Sands Date: 12/16/2016 7:43:00 AM Very sad, and beautifully written ! Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 12/17/2016 6:58:00 PM Thank you, Heidi. ...Fran