Reminiscing the Scent of Rain

There’s a certain force of the rain that flows That brings the scent to the forefront and grows On concrete the fragrance is a fresh grey Dull way to bring a stonewash smell to play It only comes when it first starts to rain Smell that pleases the senses without pain Not hot, just a cool rain will bring it up No scent can compare to this smell close-up At times it’s pungent, a fresh dirty smell Lifting the nose beyond where one does dwell Aroma like floating grainy gruffness Gnawing the insides bringing a roughness The fragrance wafts at the start of the rain Marking the scent of stone with water drain
Russell Sivey Contest: FRAGRANCE OF RAIN Sponsor: nette onclaud 11/16/2013
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Johnson-Saunders Avatar
November 25, 2013 at 8:05 PM
Congrats, Russell! An awesome win!! Love and Blessings, Rhonda
Kendrick Avatar
November 23, 2013 at 4:09 PM
Congrats on your great win..Sara
Onclaud Avatar
November 20, 2013 at 10:25 AM
a delightful read, russell.. warm cheers on your win in my contest..:)huggs
Hamilton Avatar
November 20, 2013 at 8:19 AM
magnificent sonnet Russell congrats on fine win Shadow x smile hug
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November 19, 2013 at 9:38 PM
Russell, , Congratulations on your beautiful FRAGRANCE OF RAIN poem... Hugs ~LINDA~
Dietrich Avatar
November 19, 2013 at 8:37 PM
this one is unique the way you described some of the scents of rain. You did a great job, Russell. Congratulations.
Mehta Avatar
November 19, 2013 at 9:02 AM
Congratulations on the win, Russell
Onclaud Avatar
November 16, 2013 at 6:02 PM
thank you, russell..:) huggs
Loving Iii Avatar
November 16, 2013 at 3:09 PM
i smell dust before it rains.
Gorelick Avatar
November 16, 2013 at 9:43 AM
Enjoyed! This is very good! BG
Mehta Avatar
November 16, 2013 at 8:44 AM
The last two lines says it all, a good take on the theme of the contest, Russell
Andresen Avatar
November 16, 2013 at 8:26 AM
- Right this smell ... when we were a walk in wet woods today ... - A perfect poem for Nettes contest. - Good luck in the contest, dear friend. - Have a great weekend.- oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Kendrick Avatar
November 16, 2013 at 7:18 AM
Enjoyed reading this contest entry..Reads like winning material to me..Everyone must enjoy the freshness after a pleasant shower.Thanks for stopping by..Sara
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