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Tears In the Rain

Raindrops on window
coalesce to create rivulets, 
that run down the window pane.

They are like teardrops, 
which emanate from pain deep within, 
and which run down the face,
leaving snail trails that glisten, 
showcasing the ache and suffering amassed.

Seldom do these drops
free-fall on a chute,
but when they do
they splatter with
a splish, splosh, plonk
and shatter,
leaving a spray pattern
as clear evidence on the ground.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Goyal Avatar
June 16, 2023 at 9:48 AM
I really enjoyed reading this, the imagery was beautiful
Anderson Avatar
June 16, 2023 at 10:09 AM
Thank you for your comment. Great to hear from you. Cheers and Best Wishes.
Kauffman Avatar
June 15, 2023 at 12:35 PM
Well said with wonderful word pairings and images, John. Thank you for sharing this poem with its plaintive tears.
Anderson Avatar
June 15, 2023 at 1:34 PM
thanks a lot, Cheers and Best Wishes
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