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The Powerhouse of Rain

The powerhouse of rain, insane but nice.
A liquid ray compared to so-so lot.

The sun still hides but does have fun to soak
the neighborhood whose streets do wash away

the glum. It’s better than the dreary haze.
I’ll graze upon its drums and sip the sound.

The Winter’s chill abates. I’m overdressed.
I’ll wear sweat shirt, thin socks; still stay inside.

The caterpillar sun will show its face.
Evolving moon will find its place at dusk.

Copyright © Kim Rodrigues | Year Posted 2024

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Tony Hargreaves Date: 2/15/2024 2:55:00 PM Thanks for sharing. Enjoyed your blank verse. Would love to see more. Blank verse with strict iambic metre and not tethered by rhyme. Best wishes. Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 2/15/2024 6:01:00 PM I want your honest opinion. How did I do? I will try to write more blank first. Best wishes back at you!

Regina Elliott Date: 2/5/2024 1:42:00 PM A superb poem, Kim. Weather is such a good subject for poetry as your fine poem displays. Love of the Lord to you. ~ Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 2/5/2024 2:43:00 PM Back at you xx

Paige Hind Date: 1/31/2024 1:56:00 PM Absolutely fascinating. A pleasure!- and a hug! Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 1/31/2024 5:57:00 PM Hugs! Thank you!

Silent One Date: 1/26/2024 2:04:00 PM Interesting choice of adjectives here...Nice imagery in your poem.. Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 1/26/2024 4:41:00 PM Thank you, my friend!

Ink Empress Date: 1/26/2024 10:30:00 AM Dear Kim, this is a very deeply moving poem that depicts how sometimes we feel when sun is hiding and rain is the only reality, seasons and how it impacts and leaves one overdressed etc youve described in an intricate manner: i especially love how youv written “ The sun still hides but does have fun to soak“ sun always finds its way to soak us when all is but dreary somehow: i want to stay in too when its cold. Pleasure reading your well woven metaphors and imagery, sending you light always. Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 1/26/2024 12:18:00 PM XX Thank you, Ink Empress!

Sotto Poet Date: 1/26/2024 9:37:00 AM The transformative power of nature, particularly the rain, in uplifting the mood and atmosphere of a neighborhood, Kim. The beauty and impact of rain, the changing seasons, and the contrast between the dreary winter and the hopeful arrival of spring are well-depicted. The language in the poem is descriptive and evocative, using vivid imagery to paint a picture of the rain's effect on the environment. Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 1/26/2024 9:53:00 AM Lasaad, I always appreciate your analysis. I enjoy reading your comments. Thank you!

Hilda Greenhough Date: 1/26/2024 7:08:00 AM You certainly captured the essence of a short, necessary rainfall. I like this poem. Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 1/26/2024 9:26:00 AM Thanks so much, Hilda!

Nancy Kaufman Date: 1/26/2024 6:53:00 AM this is so rich with metaphors Kim. Loved the "caterpillar sun". Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 1/26/2024 9:25:00 AM Thank you, Nancy!

Victor Buhagiar Date: 1/26/2024 4:57:00 AM We have sunny but cold days. Had to repair my A/C but electricity is expensive. Lovely poem my dear friend. Hugs. Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 1/26/2024 5:08:00 AM Stay warm, my friend!

Tom Cunningham Date: 1/26/2024 12:36:00 AM Nothing beats a good downpour to clear the air Kim. Now retired I can watch from indoors lol. Tom Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 1/26/2024 5:07:00 AM Yes, indeed! Smiling.

Gershon Wolf Date: 1/25/2024 8:01:00 PM Once again, you've got my skin crawling. Brrrr. Arrrgh. ~ gw Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 1/25/2024 8:27:00 PM Throwing a quilt ‘round your shoulders…stay warm, Chicago Wolf.