Alan Jeeves Poet Rhyme

Take the Sunshine, Leave the Rain

If I could take my time again
A different thing I'd do;
I'd take the comfort, leave the pain,
I'd take the sunshine, leave the rain,
If only I could start anew.

If I could be another's son
A different path I'd choose;
I'd walk along, I wouldn't run,
I'd leave the sorrow, take the fun,
If only I could re-infuse.

If I could start another hour
A different way I'd go;
I'd take the sweetness, leave the sour,
I'd take the jolly, leave the dour,
If only I could make it so.

If I could live another day
I'd tread a different way;
I'd leave the turmoil, take the calm,
And leave the coarseness, take the charm,
If I could take my time again...
I'd take the sunshine, leave the rain.

                        Alan S Jeeves

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Darlene De Beaulieu January 27, 2022 at 12:26 PM Hello Alan, sunshine is the suns brightness. I see the rain as sunshine in liquid form for the earth to be wet and makes things grow. That is why I refer it to liquid sunshine. Enjoy your day my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu January 27, 2022 at 3:48 PM Hello Alan, the seasons are beautiful in their own way. I prefer summer. Oh you are so lucky to be by the water and mountains. Lucky you. Kind Regards Darlene. Alan Jeeves January 27, 2022 at 12:43 PM Here at home in Yorkshire, England, I love all seasons Darlene. They all have their own treasures to offer. I live on the moorland and it is a wonderful place to be at any time. Kind regards, Alan