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Notes About The Poem

This particular selection, entitled:  "Rainbow" is an ABAB rhymed poem. It is, in a sense, a type of follow-on piece to the "Cosmic Dust" poem I posted last month. Given the topic/theme, this one is centric to good old planet Earth, but begs God's anticipated participation in ethereal aspects associated with the metaphor of the Rainbow. I hope that you enjoy this unique selection of work. I certainly solicit any comments that you might have. Thanks!!  (Gary Bateman - September 2, 2014)

Rainbow

A rainbow forms and blooms bright after the rain
Finishing its task of wetting, replenishing the Earth, 
As part of God’s plan to ease Mother Nature’s pain
And give our home, our planet a moment’s rebirth.

A rainbow is really God’s gracious smile at rain’s end,
And when you think about it, it occurs in perfect rhythm
So all can see and marvel at its splendor at storm’s end,
And tho’ its time is fleeting, its image is God’s prism.

A rainbow is always God’s promise and divine intention, 
To help people pause and focus on a dazzling colored array
Tinted and formed in a picture perfect image and conception,
To help them relax, reflect on what’s important on a given day.

A rainbow is a noble and sublime reflection of God’s selection
Of wonderful images from Heaven brought to our mortal plane,
For a moment’s majestic gaze at this image of God’s conception
So people can seek a moment’s happiness and a surcease of pain.

Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved, September 2, 2014

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Laura Breidenthal August 7, 2015 at 12:56 AM You get deeper and deeper each stanza downward. Love it! The third stanza is really pleasant and stood out to me the most. That last line too is noteworthy. All 7's in these comments! Always, Laura Gary Bateman August 7, 2015 at 5:51 PM Thanks Laura (again) for the deep read here. I'm actually planning another "Rainbow" poem in the future: "The Rainbow's Magic." It's on my to-do list with a jillion other topics I've got planned. The cosmic and ethereal writes are always special. And thanks for the 7's!! Best Always, Gary

Robert Lindley October 15, 2014 at 9:30 PM Your rainbow poems sings my friend. I wrote one here a few months ago. I was in an inspired mood and decided to not write simple as is my normal cultivated style. Love yours my friend. Message and flow is great. A 7 for sure... Gary Bateman October 16, 2014 at 12:17 PM Hello Robert!! Thanks for your review here of "Rainbow." My wife likes these kinds of writes, similar to one I did on "Cosmic Dust." I did read your "Rainbow" too and commented on it. I knew the narrative was more complex compared to how you normally prefer to write, but I did like it a lot. I tend to vary the tenor of my writes based on how I feel at the time. Best Always! Gary

Demetrios Trifiatis September 5, 2014 at 2:38 PM Your words, sparkling droplets of rain, create a phantasmagoric rainbow of beauty, dear Gary! Thank you for visiting! Demetrios Trifiatis September 5, 2014 at 5:30 PM Congratulations! Wish you to celebrate your "Diamond" anniversary as well, dear Gary! Gary Bateman September 5, 2014 at 5:04 PM Demetrios, Thanks for your kind words about "Rainbow." I actually wrote this poem for my for 23rd wedding anniversary today. Best Wishes, Gary

Prasenjit Banerjee September 2, 2014 at 10:14 PM Gary, your poem is like a soothing downpour after a day of intense Indian summer. I particularly like the expression "And tho' its time is fleeting, its image is god's prism." Thanks for your kind remarks on my work. Gary Bateman September 3, 2014 at 2:52 PM Prasenjit, Thanks so much for your timely comments. Most Appreciated!! Glad you like my poem. I liked your version of Rainbow too -- immensely!! I look forward to staying in touch with you. Meeting great writers like yourself and being able to exchange ideas makes all the hard work worthwhile. Best Wishes, Gary

Maurice Yvonne September 2, 2014 at 2:57 PM another great poem Gary. wonderful how you mesh the miracle of rainbows to the presence and the reality of God. Gary Bateman September 2, 2014 at 3:27 PM Glad you liked it Maurice. Much fun putting it together!! Cheers, Gary Gary Bateman September 2, 2014 at 3:11 PM What a coincidence Jan. 23 and 23. Congratulations too!! It's a small world. Cheers, Gary

Jan Allison September 2, 2014 at 2:12 PM Stunning imagery Gary -I particularly adore the line 'A rainbow is really God’s gracious smile at rain’s end' and will always think of this poem when I see a rainbow. Rainbows are special I have a rainbow sapphire ring and necklace - they too make me smile when I wear them! Hugs Jan xxx Gary Bateman September 2, 2014 at 3:14 PM Maurice, Thanks. This one was for my wife Ingrid. Our 23rd anniversary is coming up on 5 Sept. She loves Rainbows. Rainbows are very much one of many images of God. Best Wishes, Gary Jan Allison September 2, 2014 at 2:47 PM It was my 23rd anniversary in June:-) many congrats for 5th September Jan xx Gary Bateman September 2, 2014 at 2:36 PM Jan, Thanks so much for your comments on this piece. I pretty much wrote it a one setting today as it is for my wife Ingrid. We have our 23rd wedding anniversary coming up on 5 Sept. My wife loves rainbows too as you do. She wanted me to do a sequel to my earlier poem "Cosmic Dust." Best Wishes, Gary

Barbara Gorelick September 2, 2014 at 1:43 PM Hi again, this is very nice..I like the phrase "God's prisim"..BG Gary Bateman September 2, 2014 at 2:40 PM Very glad you liked it Barbara. I really enjoyed writing this poem. Definitely a lighter, more spiritual piece compared to some of the prior "heavies" I posted. As I mentioned above to Jan, I wrote this today for my wife Ingrid and as a present for our upcoming 23rd wedding anniversary. Best Wishes, Gary