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What Makes It Rain

I love those days, certain special days
when I can tie up my troubles
                         and send them away
 to set them adrift, a balloon in the sky
getting smaller and smaller
                              no wondering why

I love those days, certain special days
when I feel in control, 
                        when darkness abates
when direction is certain
                          and doubt is a fool
     happy and positive thoughts to rule

There are many balloons,
                                  I see in the sky
many troubles adrift,  all set free by
      those who are worried and in pain
I wonder, perhaps 
                  if that’s what makes it rain

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Connie Marcum Wong Date: 8/20/2018 1:19:00 PM Many years ago I was told to picture a balloon and fill it with my problems and then set it adrift. I really love that image you have so eloquently put into words. This is a beautiful uplifting poem and it is going into my faves! Thank you Mike! : ) Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 8/20/2018 3:00:00 PM Thank Connie, I do try to visualize it as well. xxoo

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 8/20/2018 11:32:00 AM Hello Mike, I like this poem. Rain is tear drops shed, into puddles of water. Shed into rivers,ponds, lakes, streams, oceans. Tears shed from hurt feelings and pain.This is what rain is to me. Have a nice day my friend. xxxxx-0000. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 8/20/2018 12:05:00 PM Thank you Darlene, Yes, I surely agree xxoo

Silent One Date: 8/15/2018 4:44:00 PM Loved this.. your introspective poetry is always great... Hope you are well.. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 8/15/2018 5:07:00 PM Thanks so much Silent One, I am well and wish health happiness to you!! I really appreciate your complement.

Warren Doll Date: 8/9/2018 4:31:00 PM A brilliant write, Mike. Such a unique idea. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 8/9/2018 7:08:00 PM Thanks Warren!!!

Gershon Wolf Date: 8/5/2018 8:53:00 PM Ooooooooh! You really nailed this one, Mike Gentile! Outstanding poesy! A fave for me, for sure! ~ gw Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 8/5/2018 9:44:00 PM Thanks so much Gershon, I am so flattered that you like it!!

Nette Onclaud Date: 8/5/2018 3:26:00 PM ohh, you make my day bright and sunny despite the two weeks of rain in my neck of the woods...well done, mike... huggs Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 8/5/2018 3:48:00 PM That’s so kind, thank you Nette!!!

Heidi Sands Date: 8/5/2018 12:00:00 PM This is excellent Mike! I agree with Vijay's comment as well with those lines. :) Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 8/5/2018 1:48:00 PM Thanks Heidi xxoo

Vijay Pandit Date: 8/5/2018 8:38:00 AM A very special poem Mike..I feel the depth of your writing in lines like:when direction is certain and doubt is a fool..and..the entire ending stanza. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 8/5/2018 10:10:00 AM Thank you, Vijay !!