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The Sound of Rain

Gently close your eyes
And pay attention.
Wallow in the state of calmness
And mentally snip off
All tethers of here and now.
Escape to a blissful,
Uncharted no man's land.
Just listen attentively.
Hear that?
Ah, the sound of rain...

                         What could be more soothing?

Thousands of drums, 
Simultaneously beating;
Rain rattling the roof
To make your joyous spirit dance.
Take time to listen
To the sound of rain pelting the roof.
Relax and empty your mind.
Surrender to glorious serenity.
Explore your imagination 
And let it run wild.

                       What could be more enchanting?


Date written: 10/31/2022

Copyright © Edward Ibeh | Year Posted 2022

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Len Gasun Date: 11/5/2022 7:08:00 PM I love rain as much as sunshine. This is sooo beautiful. I love your poem my dear friend Edward. Congratulations on your second place win!. Thanks a lot for sharing. God bless you and your writings. Hugs Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 11/6/2022 6:17:00 AM Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback and visit, Len:-)

Sam Kauffman Date: 11/4/2022 11:51:00 AM Edward, I love to "wallow" in the sound of rain especially at night as I pull the covers up tight. What a great word that truly describes the joy of the sound of rain. As an inveterate northwesterner rain was as much a part of life as breathing! Truly "what could be more enchanting?!" Congratulations on your win! Blessings my friend. This is a definite fave for me and I will read it often as I pray for rain to end the drought in CA!!! Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 11/4/2022 7:46:00 PM I couldn't agree more about rain at night! Thank you very much for the lovely feedback, congrats, and fave, Sam:-) Most obliged..

Unseeking Seeker Date: 11/3/2022 7:28:00 AM Wow! A superb write indeed. Makes the rain come alive! Congratulations on your win, Edward Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 11/3/2022 7:48:00 AM Thank you very much, Seeker:-)

Linda Alice Fowler Date: 11/3/2022 5:55:00 AM Oh so beautiful Edward. Congratulations on your win! Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 11/3/2022 5:57:00 AM Thank you very much, Linda:-)

Sara Kendrick Date: 10/31/2022 8:56:00 AM I really enjoyed reading this one. It was so nice to have a little rain the last couple of days because it has been so dry here up until that point for over a month. The sound of the drip-drops was soothing. Thanks for sharing this one today. Sara Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 10/31/2022 10:08:00 AM I couldn't agree more about the drip-drop sounds! Very soothing indeed! Thank you, Sara:-) I'm glad you enjoyed it.