Spring Showers

Rain Dancer Days and nights of hibernation within the clapboard walls, winter winds have eased and only the sound of rain peals upon the storm glass panes. The desire to go out, to run, to scream is strong, yet, on the rain taps a tarantella. The parting soil unbound from icy grasp permits the spear of crocus and of daffodil and though the rain drones an accompaniment with the clock sleep does not come. Knots of lassitude untwine as child-like upon the open porch I stand reaching upturned palm into the falling rain watching as it strokes the waking ground. Cleansed are we all by sky and rain and wind rain on, bless the ground, let Spring begin.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Hamilton Avatar
May 24, 2013 at 4:17 PM
a fine tribute poem to Spring a time of rebirth, of new hopes and dreams. Very much enjoyed Linda
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 19, 2013 at 12:06 AM
This is quite wonderful Deb and I think my favorite. Great title and a winning poem deserving the recognition. Kudos on your win!
Kendrick Avatar
April 17, 2013 at 2:39 PM
Such a creative winning work..Great poetic quality..Congrats..Sara
Gorelick Avatar
April 17, 2013 at 10:23 AM
Ahhh, soothing and wonderful. congrats. BG
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April 17, 2013 at 8:28 AM
Debbie, Congratulations in Russell Sivey's "Spring Shower" contest. Nothing lovelier than the fresh felling of spring approaching. *Always & Forever~LINDA
Jones Avatar
April 17, 2013 at 6:50 AM
Congratulations Debbie....
Roberts Avatar
April 17, 2013 at 2:23 AM
Congrats on a great write Debbie....Seren
Bacha Avatar
April 16, 2013 at 9:46 PM
Whoa Debbie, congratulation for your win, so well deserved. Love Terry xoxoxo 7>>>>and Fave.
Oyewole Avatar
April 12, 2013 at 9:36 AM
Flows well... Right there~A.O
Chircop Avatar
April 6, 2013 at 1:03 AM
Beautiful poem..It makes one want to sing for Spring : )
Dunn Avatar
April 3, 2013 at 4:43 PM
I enjoyed sorry about not responding before now to your happy easter but have had med trouble with my husband but I'm back and thank you. I enjoyed your poem also.
Amezimi Avatar
April 2, 2013 at 11:02 AM
great capture of mood... i actually felt it raining around me.
Henderson Avatar
April 1, 2013 at 12:16 PM
That's the one I have been waiting for. You just put so many of us to shame. I'm not even going to look any more, I'm just going to cut my grass. (was headed that way just before I stopped by) Really is a great poem, going to the favs.
Dietrich Avatar
March 31, 2013 at 4:37 PM
Debs, this is wonderful free verse. You are so talented that way. I can always expect great seasonal poetry from your free verse.
Komala Avatar
March 31, 2013 at 8:26 AM
so sweet.. and so beautiful,, i am coming by to wish you a very happy Easter dearest Debbie :) and i do enjoyed so much this piece <3 a very great sharing <3 much luv and hugs :) Suki
Lamoureux Avatar
March 31, 2013 at 6:53 AM
This is a lovely piece Debbie, you never dissapoint with your talented pen.
Richards Avatar
March 30, 2013 at 7:31 PM
This makes me want to stand upon the porch of the clapboard house, and listen to the rain.....then run out and get drenched, and welcome spring!! A joyful poem! Happy Easter Deb!!
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