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Rainbow Promise

He has announced his arrival. She waits, Listening to the thunder cracking through the layers of air. Looking at the lightning, brightening and frightening the darkness away, Lapping up the sweet petrichor that comes her way. He gushes and rushes down to meet her. In warm welcome, she opens up to quench her unsatisfied thirst. The twain meet and a silence follows, As thick as the mist that envelops this inexplicable gloom. Emotions flood the watery lane... His constant showers drench her very soul... New life awakens as old lives are cleansed, refreshed. The earth has had her fill... For now... Drip... drip... drip... Slowly the gentleman rain recedes... He will come... yet again... to meet her... With this rainbow promise, they part... 06/08/16 2022 Poetry Marathon Qualifier's FINAL placement Poetry Contest Sponsor: Mark Toney

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Michelle Morris

Date: 4/9/2023 1:25:00 PM

Thank you for sharing this lovely poem, Joanna. It's a delight to enjoy. :-)

Susan Ashley

Date: 3/6/2023 6:16:00 PM

Dear Jo, congratulations for your wonderful final placement in Mark's Marathon contest. It is a pleasure to partake of the romantic, personified beauty of this vivid poem once again. I am honored to share the podium with you. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan

Mark Toney

Date: 3/4/2023 1:46:00 PM

Jo, after 267 days, 27 contests, and 945 submitted poems, we've reached the finish line of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. Congratulations on placing 22nd overall in the marathon! Thank you so much for contributing to the success of the contest. There is no provision to denote this in the Standard Contest other than Honorable Mention. The poems of the 28 qualifiers can be accessed from my current "Finish Line" blog post, along with the top 15 placements and their overall stats. Write on!

John Watt

Date: 2/7/2023 2:18:00 PM

Jo, with your lovely personification of rain quenching the unsatisfied thirst, one can read this as a romantic exchange between two separated lovers. With your lines "New life awakens as old lives are cleansed, refreshed" and "rainbow promise" one may be tempted to interpret this as a spiritual allegory of a Christian awaiting the promised return of Christ to earth, using the poetic style from Song of Solomon. Either way, a delightful and inspiring read. Congrats on your win in the marathon! Blessings ~ John

Sam Kauffman

Date: 2/6/2023 10:41:00 AM

What a romantic interlude Jo so yearningly expressed in your metaphoric images! Congratulations on your win! Blessings of rainbows to you!

Gary Radice

Date: 2/5/2023 3:06:00 AM

Jo, I too love your use of personification (and perhaps pathetic fallacy too??) There is so much emotion and feeling in this piece. Congratulations. Cheers - Gary

Mark Toney

Date: 2/4/2023 8:53:00 PM

Jo, what a romantic description of the rain cycle of life! You’ve even captured the “drip… drip… drip…” that continues after rain’s end, and the beautiful “rainbow promise.” This is one of your best, and a Fav Poem for me. Congratulations on your excellent win on Mile 26 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon. Your support of my contest has contributed to its success, and for that I am very grateful. Poets who have qualified to enter the Qualifiers' FINAL Placement Contest are being notified by Soup Mail.

Susan Ashley

Date: 2/4/2023 5:44:00 PM

Dear Jo, your gifted pen spills such a romantic personification. I adore the sensuous spirit and vibrant artistry of this exquisite piece. Congratulations for your excellent win in Mark's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

W J Clarke

Date: 1/9/2023 2:42:00 PM

A beautiful creation. Congratulations!

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/9/2023 6:44:00 AM

Jo, enjoyed reading your poem using lovely personification; my sincere gratulations for your contest win.

Hilo Poet

Date: 1/9/2023 5:12:00 AM

I enjoyed this personification, Jo, it's very engaging and has nice touches throughout, particularly in its conclusion my friend, my compliments on your win, Aloha William

Speaks Volumes

Date: 1/9/2023 3:37:00 AM

A serendipitous poem of splendid heights. l must say l enjoyed it as it started, and delighted at the ending. Well earned first place, this time around.

Constance La France

Date: 2/12/2022 7:46:00 AM

Jo, a beautiful personification poem and congratulations on having it published in the PS: It's Still Poetry Anthology ~Contance

Jan Allison

Date: 6/30/2021 3:40:00 PM

such beautiful personification, many congrats on your win Jo:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 6/28/2021 8:51:00 PM

A great personification, Jo, congratulations on your win in Caren's contest. Hugs Eve

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/28/2021 9:00:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. WOW!!! What a creative write. Enjoy your win with blessings.................

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/9/2018 11:02:00 PM

A lovely personification of nature's wonders Jo! Congratulations on your win!

Line Gauthier

Date: 11/9/2018 10:23:00 PM

Congrats on your win, Jo. Well done.

Laura Leiser

Date: 11/9/2018 7:32:00 PM

Your unique and creative approach to the subject of rainbows is superb, Jo! Loved this! :)

Craig Cornish

Date: 11/9/2018 6:40:00 PM

Jo, this would have scored high but you didn't follow the rule of no special fonts - sorry.

Line Gauthier

Date: 11/6/2017 6:12:00 AM

Beautiful. Love the personification and the imagery of the "thunder cracking through the layers of air". And I just learned a new valuable word "sweet petrichor". Well captured delightful scene. A fave.