Rain Dream

Rain Dream                                                             

Raining outside,
and the boy in short pants
swings a broom.

He’s at bat
in a room that’s 
a park

for the other boy 
smaller and kneeling 
and waiting

his turn or the sun 
or tomorrow,
whichever comes first.

Donal Mahoney
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Be the first to comment on this poem. Encourage this poet.

Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace