Rain From a Heavy Sky

Seems like dark 
clouds are following us 
      Let the torrents 
come down
     We'll survive!
As water strikes 
    our garden 
  The earth and roots 
         devours it
    Life springs forth 
after shadows have 
     passed
Our little star 
     will continue 
to shine 
   on though the
night
    There will be 
movement 
    of the wheel of
fate
   When we are cleansed by the 
rain 
    Then we can 
begin anew 
    Letting the breezes 
caress us
   We'll continue onwards 
            darkness, rain 
and ill fortune 
may come 
    but we shall grow 
and prosper in spite
    of it 
  We'll lift up our 
         arms 
  to embrace the world
Laugh once more 
    as spring rains 
continue to fall
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Neels Avatar
August 25, 2010 at 2:42 AM
An uplifting write, with the promise that with rain comes renewal in almost every aspect.. Love this Matthew.. Thanks for your comments as well :) wilma
Chachere Avatar
May 8, 2010 at 9:43 PM
this is an inspiring write of yours Matthew.even through the darkness, may we always find the stregth to move on forward.i like how you use the cleansing of the rain.it fits the process of meding so well. -Always&Forever Lynette
K. Avatar
March 10, 2010 at 2:01 AM
Such an uplifting poem, Matthew--over here we've been experiencing the effects of El Nino and reading your poem reminded me just how to be grateful when the rains arrive :) Nice, refreshing write!
A  Avatar
February 25, 2010 at 11:36 AM
What a wonderful poem. I realy enjoyed the read. I can't wait for the worlds laugh...
Haick Avatar
February 14, 2010 at 6:55 PM
You are a prophet, Matthew! Believe it or not, you are. As I said before, you are special! God bless. Peace, Audrey
Chircop Avatar
February 14, 2010 at 2:21 PM
Very nice poem,Matthew..Beautiful..Charma
Dietrich Avatar
February 12, 2010 at 12:10 PM
This poem is very optimistic and is like a song of thankfulness despite what rains may fall. I like your style. LUv, Andrea ps were you the one that mentioned Dandelions by rolling stones? I don't think I ever heard that one!
Moribund Avatar
February 4, 2010 at 12:50 PM
Hello Matthew: Fantastic poem (I liked the way you typed it too). I really liked the line about the star shining into the night...bravo!!! Yours truly: Sheol
Freeman Avatar
February 4, 2010 at 8:51 AM
As the spring of rain continues to fall, life will never be abated. For rain is love's intention of new life itself. This is top notch weaving of lyrics into meaning Matthew. A pleasurable presentation. Sincerely, Moses
Brown Avatar
February 3, 2010 at 7:00 AM
I enjoyed reading you poem this morning Matthew. Thank you for posting and sharing with us. Love, Carol
Page Avatar
February 2, 2010 at 2:45 PM
i love it. i read it a few times. its a wonderful write.
Palli Avatar
February 2, 2010 at 9:47 AM
Great attitude!
Kendrick Avatar
February 2, 2010 at 9:29 AM
Great attitude to have since we can't do anything about it. Sara
Hill Avatar
February 2, 2010 at 8:14 AM
Brilliant title...great write too..TAH
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