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What I Like About Rain

What I like about Rain What I like about rain is, that although it starts off as arrogant with it's head in the clouds, at least in the end, it humbles itself and comes down to earth. John Derek Hamilton August 12,2016

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John Fleming
Date: 9/4/2020 11:10:00 PM
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Brilliant!! Cleverly contrived, John. Best wishes :) john
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John Hamilton
Date: 9/5/2020 6:26:00 AM
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Thanks again John, I've forgotten most of these older offerings, thanks for your generous comments, your opinion means a lot to me, thanks again for your kind visits!
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 8/27/2016 7:54:00 PM
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An interesting observation and use of metaphor... I, too, like that the rain is so down to earth... Congratulations on your win with this great poem!
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John Hamilton
Date: 8/27/2016 9:49:00 PM
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Thanks Kelly for giving my little quote a read, and for your kind comment, it is an honor your visit!
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Jan Allison
Date: 8/18/2016 11:44:00 AM
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Such a clever play on words John:-) hugs Jan xx
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John Hamilton
Date: 8/27/2016 9:48:00 PM
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Thanks Jan, missed this one, yeah I love personification writing it's so much fun!
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Sara Chansarkar
Date: 8/16/2016 11:02:00 AM
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Oh, this is so deep and insightful John!Thanks for sharing!
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John Hamilton
Date: 8/16/2016 1:42:00 PM
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Thanks Sara for the visit.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 8/15/2016 9:57:00 PM
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Back to congratulate you, John, on your fine placement in the 'rain' contest. Sandra
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John Hamilton
Date: 8/16/2016 6:03:00 AM
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Thanks Sandra yours was very good, very worthy.
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 8/15/2016 7:58:00 PM
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Now thats both so creative and beautiful!
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John Hamilton
Date: 8/16/2016 6:03:00 AM
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Thanks Arthur! Coming from you I am humbled and very appreciative. Thanks for the read and positive feedback.
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Eve Roper
Date: 8/15/2016 5:57:00 PM
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Congratulations on your win, John, thank you for entering my contest ! Hug Eve
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John Hamilton
Date: 8/17/2016 4:48:00 PM
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Thanks for my placement that was unexpected!
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John Hamilton
Date: 8/16/2016 6:01:00 AM
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Thanks Eve, it was a great contest, I started out wanting to write something longer, but this came out and so I went with it.
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Lu Loo
Date: 8/15/2016 5:03:00 PM
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oh my word! I LOVE THIS!!! best monoku I have ever read! congrats on your placement in the Rain contest! :)-luloo
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John Hamilton
Date: 8/16/2016 5:59:00 AM
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Wow Laura! That is an amazing compliment thank you!
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Anisha Dutta
Date: 8/13/2016 6:38:00 PM
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Very Special . Best wishes for Contest
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John Hamilton
Date: 8/13/2016 9:32:00 PM
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Thanks Anisha
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Daniel Turner
Date: 8/13/2016 8:30:00 AM
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This one is special John. I love it!
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John Hamilton
Date: 8/13/2016 11:37:00 AM
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Thanks Daniel, I think Eve wants longer but this is what came out so I'm going with it. I Love personification writes.
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Joanna Daniel
Date: 8/13/2016 6:18:00 AM
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Ha ha ...like your word play :) A #7:)
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John Hamilton
Date: 8/13/2016 7:33:00 AM
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Thanks Jo
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Supraja Kannan
Date: 8/13/2016 1:52:00 AM
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Unique one... Good luck in the contest...
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John Hamilton
Date: 8/13/2016 7:32:00 AM
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Thank you Supraja
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Sandra Haight
Date: 8/12/2016 9:17:00 PM
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A great take on the theme of rain, John! Short and very clever. Best wishes for the contest. Sandra
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John Hamilton
Date: 8/13/2016 7:32:00 AM
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Thanks Sandra

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