The Ravishing Rain

Drizzling, dazzling
splinters of diamond
          Shards of crystal
or  liquidized glass!
      Transparent drops
from a translucent sky. 

       Ooh, that lucid lustre:
No wonder they say,
there's something sexy about the rain
Atleast it does seem to drive
      dripping lovers insane. 

       And then as if frenzied, suddenly excited 
the drizzle converts into a heavy downpour
         as thunders bellow and thunders roar
    as rivers swell and rivers soar. 

Rain battering our rooftop
       like needless war drums
or heedless bass drums
     The heavens having opened
to announce a cloud burst
Till it's said to be raining cats and dogs
or more realistically, fishes and frogs! 

               O' God bless the nimbus
Those soaking cotton wool puffs in the sky
 Those candy floss rainclouds sailing by.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Gauthier Avatar
July 21, 2025 at 5:04 AM
lovely imagery ~
Thompson Avatar
May 13, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Such a very whimsical write. I quite enjoyed the fancy feast of play. Keep writing, my friend. Have a great one!
Peck Avatar
January 3, 2024 at 3:09 PM
This is lovely, S. Zaynab! I live in the US desert southwest so rain is magnificent! I especially love your last stanza. Take care.
Edmonds  Avatar
January 1, 2024 at 4:03 PM
There’s something special about ravishing rain, especially when it dances on the window pane. A lovely write… Belle
Fowler Avatar
December 29, 2023 at 8:00 AM
Love watching and hearing the rain. Something magical about it and your words fit perfectly with the image. Very nice Zaynab! :)
Beaufort Avatar
December 29, 2023 at 5:46 AM
There is definite excitement in watching rain fall and hearing the accompanying musical segment. I enjoy it personally and your poem captures the feeling perfectly.
Proxenos Avatar
November 25, 2023 at 8:12 AM
Congratulations dear friend on your inclusion of your awesome poetry in Poetry Soups third Anthology - Reflections on the Important Things. Blessings, Jennifer.
Kamoonpuri Avatar
December 28, 2023 at 11:41 AM
Warmest thanks dear.
Jones Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 5:51 PM
I too love the rain. Great poem!
Kamoonpuri Avatar
October 12, 2023 at 9:31 PM
Warm thanks , nice to know.
Croft Avatar
September 2, 2023 at 5:15 PM
Beautifully written! Enjoyed reading
Kamoonpuri Avatar
October 12, 2023 at 9:30 PM
Warm thanks for feedback dear,
Situation Avatar
July 30, 2023 at 4:27 PM
They have purpose mist and monsoons.
Kamoonpuri Avatar
August 11, 2023 at 7:30 AM
Yep everything has a purpose, thanks for your comment,
Lindley Avatar
July 28, 2023 at 5:12 AM
My friend, this is a superbly crafted poem. Imagery, flow and beauty all tops. Your great talent put to the purpose of writing excellently born poetry! Definite fav for my list. God bless.
Kamoonpuri Avatar
August 11, 2023 at 6:21 AM
Thanks soo much for that engaging comment fine poet yourself,
Kiser Avatar
June 18, 2023 at 11:47 AM
Another fun read, I haven't enjoyed the rain this much, since I was a kid playing in it; very nicely done.
Kamoonpuri Avatar
August 11, 2023 at 6:20 AM
Im glad you enjoyed. Warmest thanks for great feedback,
Ligon Avatar
June 10, 2023 at 5:31 PM
I love the energy in this and your appreciation of the rain. Beautiful descriptions, such as "splinters of diamond," "shards of crystal," and "candy floss rainclouds."
Kamoonpuri Avatar
August 11, 2023 at 6:19 AM
Warmest thanks for the gorgeous comment,
Fowler Avatar
June 9, 2023 at 12:08 PM
Evocative and explosive write Zanab. Nicely done! :)
Kamoonpuri Avatar
August 11, 2023 at 6:18 AM
Rain bom like they say, yeahh. Warm thanks for comment,
Delaney Avatar
June 9, 2023 at 11:51 AM
Lovely poem with all the sound effects. Nothing like listening to rain when you are cozy and dry inside. Congrats on your POTD win, too. Thanks for pointing me your way. SuZ
Kamoonpuri Avatar
August 11, 2023 at 6:17 AM
Warmest thanks for beautiful feedback dear,
Jones Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 3:36 PM
My favorite lines as thunders bellow and thunders roar as rivers swell and rivers soar. Your words lift off the page and perfectly paint wonderful images. Love this!
Kamoonpuri Avatar
June 8, 2023 at 8:26 AM
I like to read of poet's favourite lines of my poem, warmest thanks for super comment
Callus Avatar
June 6, 2023 at 1:29 AM
You offer us excellent imagery accompanied by striking onomatopoeia, Zaynab. I always find rain to be inspiring; you have been doubly inspired, I must say! ~ Best regards // paul
Kamoonpuri Avatar
June 6, 2023 at 10:07 AM
Hello poet Paul, thanks soo much for great comment, nice to know there was onomatopoeia yayy. Cheers n best wishes,
Doll Avatar
June 5, 2023 at 7:56 AM
Beautiful poem and highly descriptive Just wonderful! Well done~ Warren
Kamoonpuri Avatar
June 5, 2023 at 11:07 AM
Hii poet Warren so nice to see you again on my poem. Cheers!
Horne Avatar
June 5, 2023 at 5:09 AM
lovely write - very pleased to see it was POTD
Kamoonpuri Avatar
June 5, 2023 at 7:13 AM
Thanks soo much for congratz wishes and feedback,
Mcintosh Avatar
June 4, 2023 at 3:18 AM
Love this. Beautiful. God bless you and Congrats on POTD. Love, Gina
Kamoonpuri Avatar
June 5, 2023 at 3:38 AM
Warmest thanks for lovely comment and congratz wishes, take care,
Y. Avatar
June 3, 2023 at 10:41 PM
Hi Zaynab, I’m just coming back to say congratulations on getting the poem of day. Have a great evening:-) Alexis
Kamoonpuri Avatar
June 5, 2023 at 3:37 AM
Warm thanks for congratz wishes, nice to see u again.
Deschler Avatar
June 3, 2023 at 6:57 PM
Such a brilliant poem and so fun to read, just like dancing in the rain itself! Keep up the excellent writing, my friend :)
Kamoonpuri Avatar
June 3, 2023 at 9:53 PM
Hii Kelly, long time no see, hreat to see you again on my poem. Warm , warm thanks for that dancing comment, now i feel like waltzing in the rain. :)
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 3, 2023 at 10:16 AM
Hello S.Zaynab, I like the rainy days. I like the drizzle of raindrops. I like to walk in the drizzle. Or when it lightly rains.I like the sound of thunder and lightening. I will not be out in a thunder storm. Hugs. /Darlene\
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 5, 2023 at 3:10 PM
Hello S.Zaynab, It is safer to watch a thunder storm from the inside. Warmth wishes You are welcome. Hugs./Darlene\
Kamoonpuri Avatar
June 3, 2023 at 1:58 PM
Yeah me too dont like going out in thunderstorms, just luv watching rain from windows. Warmest thanks for your refreshing comment.
Kamoonpuri Avatar
June 3, 2023 at 1:58 PM
Hugs and take care dear,
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 3, 2023 at 10:21 AM
Hello S.Zaynav, Congratulations on the POTD Hugs. /Darlene\
Rodrigues Avatar
June 3, 2023 at 9:44 AM
Wrapping myself in your rainy day cloud burst… there's something sexy about the rain Atleast it does seem to drive dripping lovers insane. Congratulations on POTD!
Kamoonpuri Avatar
June 3, 2023 at 1:54 PM
Warmest thanks for visiting with your comment as cheery as cloudburst, and your congratz wishes yayy.
Lawrence Avatar
June 3, 2023 at 7:19 AM
I love your playful powerful words and descriptions that evoke smiles and emotions as I read your poem S. zaynab ! Ravishing Rain … a great title . I love the rain and the power and magic it brings. I love opening my mouth and catching rain drops . I love the amazing life it brings to our Mother Earth ! Belated congratulations on your POTD ! Susan :)
Kamoonpuri Avatar
June 3, 2023 at 1:53 PM
Warmest thanks for your eloquent comment, a great read in itself! Thanx for the congratz.
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