See How the Rain

See how the rain oils
the dehydrated skin
and heal the excruciating pain
of the starving mother earth

see how it brings
long waited for salvation
to the malnourished 
fauna and flora

see how it brings
life to the dead
yet patient rivers
having waited for so long
under the hot burning
merciless sun

see how the rain fills
people with hope
joy and excitement
and washes away their fears
drowning them 
in water filled rivers

see then how the land is
dressed in colors 
captivating to the eyes
and how the air is
heavy with pungent aromas
and sweet with melodic songs
of birds caressing the skies

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featured poem on PoetrySoup.com home page from the 21st to 27th February 2011
8th position on ''Razzle Dazzle'' contest sponsored by Linda-Marie
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Roper Avatar
November 6, 2017 at 8:52 AM
Wow, another powerful write, Bojosi. Hugs eve ~`*
Masetlane Avatar
January 6, 2017 at 9:57 AM
See how it rains See how she reigns, Beautiful art Bojosi
A   Avatar
November 25, 2013 at 11:48 PM
Bojosi, Congratulations :-) for your nice win.... Thank you for considering my contest. Good Night ~ Linda ~
Neels Avatar
April 19, 2011 at 1:05 PM
A visual masterpiece Bojosi, congratulations on your win ;)
Mehta Avatar
April 19, 2011 at 11:44 AM
Congratulations on the eighth place win in the contest, Bojosi
Brown Avatar
April 19, 2011 at 7:10 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in Linda-Marie's contest "Razzle, Dazzle" Bojosi. Love, Carol
George   Avatar
April 19, 2011 at 4:33 AM
Beautiful poem, and like all things the rain is double edged sword, It can heal and it can destroy. Wonderful writing. Many congrats on your WIN. Lainie
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April 18, 2011 at 8:42 PM
Congrats Bojosi on your success in my contest luv.. appreciate your support always..winners list is now posted to view..
Kendrick Avatar
March 11, 2011 at 2:01 PM
Congratulations on going through the first round..Sara
Brown Avatar
March 9, 2011 at 5:39 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through round one of PoetrySoup's contest. The best to you in the finals Bojosi. Love Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
March 6, 2011 at 6:11 PM
Congrats Andrea on your first round success in the Poetry Soup contest luv...
Brown Avatar
February 21, 2011 at 1:27 PM
Congratulations on your wonderful poetry being featured this week on PoetrySoup Bojosi. Love, Carol
Beesley Avatar
August 10, 2010 at 3:03 PM
ever had your skin cleansed in a storm of acid rain?
Mogotsi Avatar
March 25, 2010 at 10:52 AM
Wow! the joys of water :) Tumelo
Briges Avatar
March 22, 2010 at 12:53 AM
Good job and really good poem keep up the work
Palli Avatar
March 3, 2010 at 5:36 AM
Beautiful and captures the power of rain.
Foster Avatar
February 2, 2010 at 1:53 AM
anyone who has experienced a drought will understand the blessing of long awaited rain. the sweet refreshing gift of it.... beautiful work....Margaret
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January 31, 2010 at 11:22 AM
Some folks look upon rain as a sad reminder of dreary days, but I like your acknowledgement that rain is necessary to proote life. Great ode to the restorative powers of rain! Love, carolyn
Nunn Avatar
January 29, 2010 at 6:51 PM
Very good, rain washes away a lot and gives so much,,,good write..thanks on You Can Run,yes God is the glory...thanks Danny
Haick Avatar
January 29, 2010 at 6:46 PM
What a beautiful, truly beautiful write, Bojosi! Great imagery! And I can smell the sweet odor from the soil after the rain!! Pure delight! my favs.! Peace and love, Audrey And thank you for your kind comments on my poems!
Kendrick Avatar
January 29, 2010 at 12:11 PM
Beautifully written lines. Great topic on which to write. Keep the creative lines flowing. Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work. Sara
La France Avatar
January 29, 2010 at 11:55 AM
Water is very spiritual, healing... I enjoyed your poem very much.. and thanks for your comment on my poem The Birthday Party, very much appreciated...
Dietrich Avatar
January 29, 2010 at 7:57 AM
What a pretty line: of birds caressing the sky!! I think you are seeing many nature poems here today because of that new wildflower contest and also the spring haiku contest that is going on here. Nice to meet you. enjoyed your poem and your comment to me! LUv, Andrea
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January 29, 2010 at 7:05 AM
wonderful, makes me want to get a drink! lol
Cheeseman Avatar
January 29, 2010 at 6:54 AM
From rain comes life, loved this, made me feel good Daniel
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