Rainy Day Rest

Why do rainy days inspire rest?
Today it may be that I woke up at 4am,
other days it could be that the sound
of rain is relaxing and sleep inducing
but I think rain touches humans deeply
and nourishes the soul
We don't need rain to grow like plants do,
but we do need rest and rain inspires rest
and reflection, and puts a barrier up
to some types of work
Rest and reflection, both inspire poets
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Rodrigues Avatar
May 24, 2026 at 5:37 AM
Rain and sunshine seem to go hand in hand; one energizes, the other causes us to rest and ponder, even yearn. Lovely thoughts. Happy Sunday, sweet Kathleen! (my bff growing up…my bff today is Katherine)
Hassall Avatar
May 24, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Yes, I was kind of reaching for other emotions and yearning is one of them. Thanks for reading, Kim!
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