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The Pain of Rain

Those drops, like tears from heaven, fall this dreary day; I see the puddles forming, dimpled with the rain. And with no sun or sky of blue, my heart does play with sadness while my mood reflects my inner pain. Rain puddles shimmer 'neath the sky of smoky black reflecting somber visions of the world around; of muted grays and washed-out blues that soon bring back those memories of heartache that play lost and found. Amazing, how a gray and rainy day can bring a sorrow from my heart to rise and hurt anew. Contagious is the dreariness that seeps and clings when rainy days convey their darkness there in view. Oh, rain-filled skies, your gloomy time is surely short with all the solemn thoughts you somehow bring to me, for soon the bright sunshine will dry up your support, and make me smile once more as raindrops set me free. Sandra M. Haight ~1st Place~ Contest: Strand Select 1 Sponsor: Brian Strand Judged: 01/15/2020 ~1st Place~ Contest: Rain Sponsor: Eve Roper Judged: 08/15/2016 Iambic Hexameter: 12 syllables, 6 feet per line.

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Date: 1/16/2020 11:03:00 PM
Beautiful verse, Sandra, congratulations your win. Eve
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Sandra Haight
Date: 1/26/2020 10:23:00 AM
Thank you, Eve. I always appreciate your visits and lovely comments. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 1/15/2020 6:31:00 PM
Congratulations Sandra on your win with this wonderfully descriptive poem full of "rainy day" images! Being a former "Seattle-ite" these images really resonate with my memories of rainy days.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 1/26/2020 10:22:00 AM
Thank you so much, Sam, for stopping by to read my poem and for your very supportive comments. Yes, I visited Seattle a few times and have experienced those days too! Sandra
Date: 8/19/2016 7:21:00 PM
Yes, the weather can play a factor in how we feel each day. And, just like Mother Nature, some days we need to cry a little, too... A very, very nice poem, Sandra. Congrats on a great win!
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Date: 8/16/2016 11:01:00 AM
Loved this one Sandra!Always a delight to read you words.Thanks and congrats!
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Date: 8/16/2016 6:25:00 AM
Very well composed Sandra, you truly have a gift, thanks for sharing.
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Date: 8/15/2016 7:38:00 PM
Congratulations on a well written win. Hugs.....Love this poetry form.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 8/15/2016 10:30:00 PM
Thank you very much, Janis. I enjoy all iambic forms very much. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 8/15/2016 5:39:00 PM
Congratulations on your win, Sandra , you always have a magnificent way of writing! Hug Eve
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Sandra Haight
Date: 8/15/2016 10:29:00 PM
Thank you, Eve, for another great contest and for my wonderful placement in your list. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 8/15/2016 4:55:00 PM
sweet Sandra, this is perfect and my favorite in the contest...congrats on your top placement in the Rain contest! :)-luloo
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Sandra Haight
Date: 8/15/2016 10:27:00 PM
Thank you, Laura, for your wonderful supportive comments and congrats! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 8/12/2016 5:58:00 PM
The joy of sunshine...lovely write Sandra...
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Sandra Haight
Date: 8/15/2016 10:25:00 PM
Thank you very much, Joseph. Sandra
Date: 8/12/2016 9:44:00 AM
Seems like it's rained, every time I have attended a funeral. Rain does suggest a certain sadness. Usually when it's raining we stay home which can add to the melancholy. Masterfully written Mrs Sandra. Good luck in the contest.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 8/15/2016 10:25:00 PM
Thank you so much, Daniel, for your positive comment. Sandra

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