Raining in Summer

Written: May 22, 2024 For Ink Empress Contest

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Whispering breeze
waltzes through trees,
Petrichor essence
is carried by its tease,
before the rainstorm,
summer symphony starts
breathless, it falls
akin to heavenly tears
tingling on skin
earlier warmed and sun-kissed
puddles cast and evaporate
silver haze was ethereal and mystical
      cossetting sad at heart.

Thunder briskly roars louder. 
angry skies howl
lightning shatters the sky
dazzling heat envelopes the air
sun-kissed whispering 
through parched pastures
rehydrating the ground
kinopsia, dyed, bold currents
stormy rain continues
trees sway as views vanish
hills whirl with a vibrant ballet
rain relieved the heat
flowing across fields lightly
              with a dynamic beat.

Morning storm strolling
flowing on flooded sidewalks
counting fading raindrops
puddles bubble and steam
indicating the briefness 
                    of life...

On the front porch,
the rooftop roars with rain
gutters pulsate with water
rainwater floods the eaves
forming ripples on the grass
the damp summer air cools
waterfalls of rain
across hills and valleys
water beads amid wild flora
fall as white diamonds
conspicuous doors and windows 
I listen to rain singing
I shut my eyes
as rain collects in puddles
sharp metal pattern
dull concrete sound
drumming oleander leaves gently.

downhill across a silky valley
behind a barren slope
drifting with the storm
revived views glide 
illuminated by gold
twilight will appear shortly
amethyst rainbow is exquisite
violet dream-scapes fly
exposed radiant scarlet
as hazy languid frowns and wanes
revealing an idyllic day 
breaking tenebrous haze 
sadness fades firmly
deathly agony of missing time 
crimson etching on a gray quilt
nature’s opium 
each drop falling from above 
reminds me of life's constant love
just as rain nourishes our land
love gently nurtures our hearts.

analogyrainsummerfree verse

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Hiba Junaid

August 30, 2024 at 9:15 AM

this is indeed nurturing and peaceful, the way one can only be in the presence of nature. the words written here are therapeutic, almost. such a beautiful and elegant piece of writing.

Tonye George

June 10, 2024 at 11:27 AM

Congratulations Dear Sotto. A great piece.

Sara Kendrick

June 8, 2024 at 1:32 PM

Back with congratulations on your winner in this contest. Way to go. I like the way you approached the theme. Keep on writing. Sara K

Paula Goldsmith

June 5, 2024 at 9:13 AM

Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful rain write. I love to hear the rain... Have A Blessed Day Writing Away With Your Win...........

Ink Empress

June 5, 2024 at 8:00 AM

Dear sotto, what i love about this poem is the way youv awakened the readers senses with such descriptive lines, while also using poetic techniques to give an impeccable touch to your poetic take! Rain, can be seen in so many various shades through your word weaving! Pleasure reading this. Congratulations on your win. Thank you for sharing this too

Duke Beaufort

May 28, 2024 at 8:55 AM

SP, you have a beautiful way to describe rain and its effect on the surroundings. I am struck by the tribute to all the wonderful things that occur. The way you equate nourishing rain to love at the end touches my heart. You have such a romantic eloquent voice when you do something like this. Making me smile again!!!

Daniel Henry Rodgers

May 23, 2024 at 8:21 AM

Dear Sotto, I loved going on this breathtaking journey through nature's symphony, where each element dances in harmony with the next. Your eloquent words evoke such a deep sense of connection with the world around us, showing the beauty and resilience of life. Through the storm and the calm, your poem just seems to be filled with the gentle power of love and the enduring rhythm of existence. Quite the mesmerizing piece Sotto. - Blessings, Daniel

Vijay Pandit

May 23, 2024 at 4:23 AM

In sync with rhythms of nature, the images you convey bring to fore rain in summer soothing terrains, my friend.--Whispering breeze waltzes through trees, Petrichor essence---angry skies howl lightning shatters the sky---awesome descriptions. Excellent response to the prompt, Lassad.