Mark Trichet Poet Free verse

Rainy Days

The monsoonal matriarch cradles her pregnant belly 
Delirious with life giving blood from the womb of all nature’s gifts
As she lays distended, expectant and grey
Upon the craggy summits

Her breath billows above the bloated forests
Nurturing ominous notes as she sweeps through the trees
Like the phantom of the opera
Tuning her timbre, yet masking her desire

And now

Her contralto; it begins…

Her song breathes across the valley in rhythmical sheets
A symphonic auditorium of liquid splendour
Inciting a libretto of Lyre birds to concert in the mist

A monsoonal medley

Enticing insects to assemble in an ensemble
Their raucous chorus imploring the humid madness
Through a cacophonous chorale
Teasing the tempo from the maestro
As the crescendo climaxes to thunderous applause

Her encore; a sweeping army of waterfalls
Advance upon the sodden valley
Roaring to deafness over
Exploding banks and streams that gouge and tear

And then
It all stops

To a breath of drops…





Leonora Galinta’s contest: Rainy Days
12 September 2014

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Anne-Lise Andresen October 10, 2014 at 8:11 AM - Many beautiful 1st place winning poem ..... - I enjoy reading yours Mark !! - Congratulations! - Happy weekend :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Brenda Meier-Hans October 10, 2014 at 7:54 AM Congratulations on your win

Dr.Ram Mehta October 10, 2014 at 6:11 AM Captivating write, Mark, congrats on the win,

Len Gasun October 10, 2014 at 2:57 AM Congratulations my dear poet friend Mark. I thoroughly enjoyed your wonderful write! Thank you so much for sharing and your loving support. Hugs and cheers! Love lots, Leonora

Fabiyas M V August 9, 2014 at 5:04 AM Beautiful words nicely packed. Good job,Mark. Congratulations on your well deserved win! Mark Trichet August 12, 2014 at 6:10 PM Thanks FABIYAS, glad you enjoyed it

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser August 8, 2014 at 2:52 AM CONGRATULATIONS ON THE BIG WIN!! Poetry in motions and painting ..:)! Awesome! Mark Trichet August 12, 2014 at 6:11 PM Thanks Olive, glad you enjoyed it

Faye Gibson August 7, 2014 at 7:46 PM Fabulous writing, Mark; enjoyed reading this so much this evening. The smell of rain, so wonderful in the heat. Congratulations on your win. Mark Trichet August 12, 2014 at 6:12 PM Thanks Faye, glad you enjoyed it

Joyce Johnson August 7, 2014 at 6:42 PM Wonderful writing. Congratulations on win. Love, Joyce

Pandita Sietesantos August 7, 2014 at 3:58 PM Mark, huge congratulations for your great well-deserved TOP win! Awesome imagery - just a beautiful write! Warmest regards! Pandita

Tim Smith August 7, 2014 at 3:53 PM Mark this is great..so descriptive...congrats

Carrie Richards August 7, 2014 at 10:14 AM Supreme descriptions, that one can smell the punjent raindrops as they hit the dust. Wonderful poetry ! Congrats !

John Lawless August 7, 2014 at 7:49 AM Mark, this poem reminds me of those August "dog days" on construction sites when a sudden thunderstorm would burst upon us. No one fled, we just dropped our tools and ...... well you described it perfectly. Great Job and win.

Poet Destroyer A August 7, 2014 at 6:51 AM Oh my, love the winds... Mark, congrats... Linda

Charlotte Puddifoot August 7, 2014 at 4:45 AM I know I've commented on how much I like your work before, so it comes as no surprise to see you in 1st place with this remarkable poem; full of startling images, it could've been lifted straight from the pages of a high quality modern anthology! congrats on your top win in my contest! :) Mark Trichet August 12, 2014 at 6:08 PM Thanks Charlotte, I appreciate your comments and dedication in hosting and judging these contests. I'm honoured to be selected amongst all these beautiful poets.

Ts Lewis July 31, 2014 at 10:32 AM I enjoyed it

Kelly Deschler July 21, 2014 at 9:29 PM I loved how you described the rainfall as gray curtains draping from the clouds.... Sometimes, it is impossible to see the trees beyond, when that heavy curtain finally falls!.... This is really a beautiful write, Mark! I enjoyed it very much! Mark Trichet July 21, 2014 at 10:37 PM Hey thanks Kelly, I enjoyed writing it and reminiscing from my times in the Pilbara (NW Australia).

Andrea Dietrich July 18, 2014 at 5:47 PM LOTS of imagery in this one. WOW. Nice to meet a new face too!

Poet Destroyer A July 17, 2014 at 5:50 PM Mark, wow.. Now that's a poem, packed with imagery. I love the fresh feeling, and scent. I remember, them days, when I would hold my hands and tongue out. Just to get a free splash of rain on my soul and buds... love it..HUGS.. LINDA Mark Trichet July 17, 2014 at 8:18 PM Don't you just love being a kid again...Thanks for kind words

Monterey Sirak July 17, 2014 at 6:42 AM Absolutely stunning poem! I love the rain, and your imagery has made me see it in a new way. Mark Trichet July 17, 2014 at 8:21 PM Thanks Monterey appreciate your kind words

Eileen Manassian July 17, 2014 at 1:45 AM How I love the rain! You have capture it's beauty and splendor so well here. So many lines are rich with imagery...One can picture, taste, and feel. Lovely! Mark Trichet July 17, 2014 at 3:45 AM Thanks Eileen, having spent ten years in the Pilbara (far north of Western Australia) one never loses the scent of rain! Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for taking the time to comment, much appreciated.