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Running With the Rain

Oh I love the sound of the rain
   a softly spoken spiraling sustain,
marathon runners against the grain
   all soon lost within their drain...

One slows down near my eye
   a staring contest with a somber sigh,
could it be a suspicious spy?
   as my tears match their coasting cry...

It then speeds up again 
   leaving satiated sorrows within its stain,
for it utters no words to complain
   only the remnants of its strain...

Avoiding languishing lanes to leap
   where whispering wallows weep,
formless in its kaleidoscope keep
   racing down the window to sweep...

Longing lugubrious raindrops skewing
   victimized amidst my viewing,
each one in a ponderous pursuing
   a dismal deluge in their renewing...

A jaded journey of their repeating
   sharing thoughts upon our meeting,
all is dry after their completing 
   memories once shared now fleeting.





Aug.09.2019
Writing Challenge 1, 
August 2019 - Just Write
Sponsored by: Dear Heart


Musical background...
Signs of Nature
Rain Sounds
Stormy Skies
Female Virtual Voice

Placed 2'nd...Thank You
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Christensen Avatar
September 2, 2019 at 9:29 PM
Very unique, vivid and also thought provoking.
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 2, 2019 at 6:09 PM
Hello Winged Warrior, Love ,love this poem. I like to listen to the raindrops hitting the window pane. The sound of it is so relaxing. have a nice evening my friend.
Mchattie Avatar
August 31, 2019 at 4:13 PM
Fine poem my friend. Who doesn't love a nice summer rain? I'm off to my dictionary to see what 'lugubrious' means. Have a great day.
Raven Avatar
August 27, 2019 at 5:43 PM
Hi my friend, this is such a special, wonderful write. I so love the rain. I used to love to walk as the rain fell, don't do it much now though. Your poem brought back this love. As I sit here, writing this comment, the rain is falling. Your words describe it so well, I love the content of this write, it brings such joyous visions to my mind. You describe the Angel's tears so well. A Fave. have a wonderful Wednesday. Ypour friend always....Mike.
Chiri Avatar
August 23, 2019 at 11:43 AM
I love the rain it does hold a bit of sadness but hey who would know better but a dragon fire! Lol seems the rain evaporates when I'm around lol! Loved it WW!;)
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 14, 2019 at 5:37 PM
WW, I wasn't aware of anyone who cherishes the rain as much as I do; however your magnificent tribute to the ecstasy of the rain let's me know I am not alone in my passion for the rain. I adore this beautiful poem that so exaults the the weeping skies. This goes into my Faves! Congratulations on your deserving podium win! : ) xxoo
Lamoureux Avatar
August 14, 2019 at 9:46 AM
Congrats on your win. The audio added to this piece. Well done.
La France Avatar
August 12, 2019 at 7:33 PM
WW congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this wonderful write. I love your image and reading too
Scars Avatar
August 12, 2019 at 6:13 PM
loved this! love the addition of you reading it too. I recently just tried that with a poem from Dear Heart's contest. I was nervous, but I did it! congrats dear WW :)-luloo
Proxenos Avatar
August 12, 2019 at 2:25 PM
A very imaginative and creative write about raindrops running down your window pane, some going skew bringing about a dismal deluge, even down your cheek, first staring you in the eye, perhaps a spy! Running with the rain - a gem talent, talent and more talent ^WW^ This is more than likely a win! Hugs, Jennifer. Jennifer.
Horsman Avatar
August 11, 2019 at 4:40 PM
I too, use to love running in the rain, brings back many memories, thanks WW.
Andresen Avatar
August 11, 2019 at 1:54 PM
- Lovely written, W.W. :) - Rain ... we have too many rainy days during the year ... I'm tired of rain ... - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Babbit Avatar
August 10, 2019 at 11:46 AM
Beautiful let it rain.
Wanter Avatar
August 10, 2019 at 11:46 AM
Fine rhymes! How I wish it would rain on my plain. Very enjoyable, WW.
Pandit Avatar
August 10, 2019 at 7:35 AM
Very apt music for sights and sounds of rain..enjoyed this creative write..lovely rhymes..all the best for a win, WW.
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