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Summer Rain

Summer Rain

      In the softening light of dull rain swept days,
      A blessed interlude from the Summer heat,
      A lone song bird in a sudden puddle plays
      On the sweet scented earth or the rain washed street.
      And the sun warmed withered leaves, once scorched and dry,
      Drip with rainbow jewels under Payne’s Grey sky.
      Passing breezes hurry rainy clouds along,
      Giving way to melodies of Summer’s song.

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      07/08/17

Copyright © Barry Stebbings | Year Posted 2017

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Phil Capitano Date: 8/6/2017 6:49:00 AM Barry this is so cool, the sights and sounds of a summer rain; awesome plus I learned a new form ~ rispetto. Must try it. Login to Reply Barry Stebbings Date: 8/6/2017 1:13:00 PM Thank you very much, Phil. I think the Rispetto is ideal for this type of subject. // Barry.

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/8/2017 6:41:00 PM This poem is simply gorgeous Barry! I love the playful imagery of the songbird bathing in the puddles after the rain. Your imagery is so clear and lovely I feel like I am there in the scene. A fave from me on this beauty! : ) Login to Reply Barry Stebbings Date: 7/9/2017 4:01:00 AM Thank you very much for your Fav, Connie, I am pleased you enjoyed it.. I like this form, I will use it again. // Barry.

Debbie Duncan Date: 7/8/2017 5:59:00 PM Pleasant to read :) Glad you liked my Icecream addiction poem :) Login to Reply Barry Stebbings Date: 7/9/2017 3:58:00 AM Thank you Debbie. // Barry

Jan Allison Date: 7/8/2017 3:09:00 PM delightful imagery Barry thanks for sharing:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Barry Stebbings Date: 7/9/2017 4:02:00 AM Thank you very much, Jan. // Barry.

Gary Smith Date: 7/8/2017 11:10:00 AM That was a pleasure to read Barry :) Login to Reply Barry Stebbings Date: 7/8/2017 2:22:00 PM Thank you, Gary, we need summer rain around here. // Barry

Daniel Turner Date: 7/8/2017 10:41:00 AM To notch, poetry here, Barry. It has a soothing effect on this reader:) Login to Reply Barry Stebbings Date: 7/8/2017 2:18:00 PM Thank you Daniel. I have not tried this form before, I like the feel of it. // Barry

Heidi Sands Date: 7/8/2017 10:01:00 AM I love this one Barry. So beautiful. I love the line drip with rainbow jewels under Payne's grey sky. :) Login to Reply Barry Stebbings Date: 7/9/2017 3:57:00 AM Thank you very much, Heidi. I am pleased you enjoyed it. // Barry