Rain Falls

Rain gently falls from clouds above
Upon a couple new in love
Who under red umbrella hide
To walk the puddled path outside. 

     Now ponder all the varied bends
     Where rain and lovers' journey ends.

In shallow puddles some will stay
Or seep through filthy alleyway.
Some drops will fall to deeping lake
While others, thirsty gutters slake.

     But soon enough the land will dry
     And all will vapor back to sky.


9.8.18
Photo #4 (the first umbrella is a couple) 
Contest: A Rainy Day

The following was added after the contest ended. 
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Interpretation:  I've struggled with whether or not to add this,  but if you'd like to form your own opinions on the meaning of the poem, just don't read on. 

The four fates of rain and lovers: 
Shallow Puddles - romantic flings that spring up and are fun but not meaningful
Filthy Alleys - Toxic, Damaging relationships
Deeping Lake - True, deep love
Thirsty Gutters - One sided relationship that sucks everything out

But in the end all relationships end so find the best one while you can.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 10/7/2018 5:05:00 PM
I surmised that the depth of this one was greater than it seemed on the surface. I was somewhat right on your purpose in the writing's interpretation on some of them and about 1/2 on some and on one not right at all. Thank you participating in my contest. I enjoyed reading this one. Congrats on your placement in my contest. Sara
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Date: 10/7/2018 9:34:00 AM
Wonderful poem with deep layers of meaning, Jesse:) my heartiest congratulations on your podium win:)
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Date: 10/6/2018 10:47:00 PM
Jesse, congratulations on your 1st Place win for this powerful poem of only twelve lines, but so deep with metaphors about romantic relationships. Well done! Sandra
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Date: 9/27/2018 4:56:00 AM
Nice lovers stroll ! enjoyed! ATB JE
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Date: 9/9/2018 5:35:00 PM
Hello Jesse Rowe, when in love it does not matter walking in the rain. to me it is romantic. Yes the vapour will return to the sky. Waiting to begin once more. Have a nice evening my friend.
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Date: 9/8/2018 6:49:00 PM
Very nice imagery! I like the line with the red umbrella.
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Date: 9/8/2018 11:01:00 AM
Jesse, simply gorgeous and pensive poetry. Beautiful in its delivery and its contemplative spirit.. Best wishes for a win.. ~Susan
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Date: 9/8/2018 9:11:00 AM
Gorgeous, almost wistful, engaging piece Jesse. Good luck in the contest :) xomo
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Jesse Rowe
Date: 9/8/2018 9:45:00 AM
Indeed, wistful is often my default poetry style. Thanks for the read and comment.
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