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When the rains come

When the rains come down And the dark clouds fill the sky The old men go walkabout When the rains come down And the earth no longer dry The old women praise the Lord When the rains come down And dams are overflowing The young men learn the secrets When the rains come down And fertile fields start growing The young women long for love

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 4/14/2025 11:27:00 AM

Hello Margret, Rain is important. it gives water to the earth. It fills lakes oceans streams ponds. It makes flowers grow. also fiels that farmer's plant seeds. For food to grosw. Hugs. /Drlene/

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/11/2025 1:23:00 AM

- A lovely poem, Margaret :) - Rain is important... even if I don't like it :) - Have a great weekend :) - hugs

Margaret Foster
Date: 4/11/2025 5:48:00 PM

Thank you, Anne Lise, we have had what seems like a long hot summer. The last couple of months were very humid so the rain, when it came, was very refreshing.