Chris Green Poet Free verse

White Chalk In the Rain

White chalk in the rain

I can’t stand the thought of
sitting on a street corner,
writing on the curb
with white chalk in the rain

Outlining puddles
in runoff contaminants,
bleeding into the asphalt,
following the cracks and crevices
of the last poem I wrote
in permanent ink,

when the sun danced
across her smile
and my words
brought blue skies
to the pages of
my heart’s desire

I hate chalk…..

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Darlene De Beaulieu October 12, 2017 at 9:05 PM I also do not like chalk. I never wrote well with it. i like this poem you wrote. This poem is different, you wrote this poem very well. Peace and love to you my friend.

Darren White July 7, 2017 at 1:22 AM Man, this is so unique and so insanely good! Love it! It's a very vivid image. In a very strange way that I don't understand myself, it reminds me of a small Dutch poem, where the poet ponders about lettuce..... yes really! Chris Green July 7, 2017 at 8:31 AM Hmmm, lettuce, I like that. Maybe I will get ahead some day. :) Thanks my friend.

Sara Ella July 6, 2017 at 9:02 PM Very expressive Chris and yes, chalk is so messy! :) Chris Green July 7, 2017 at 8:31 AM It is and all of that dust makes me sneeze. :) Thank you so very much Sara.

Daniel Turner July 6, 2017 at 7:26 PM I hate chalk too, Chris. A little glimpse into the real Chris Green? Deep write! Chris Green July 7, 2017 at 8:30 AM Thanks so much Dan, sometimes writing feels just like that...chalk in the rain. Washing away before anyone gets to see it. Thanks again my friend.

Sunlite Wanter July 6, 2017 at 6:32 PM So reflective of you, Chris! Don't worry, it will eventually be gone. Meantime, sweet dreams. Chris Green July 7, 2017 at 8:29 AM Thanks so much my friend, yep, at least chalk isn't permanent. :)

Heidi Sands July 6, 2017 at 4:59 PM Hi Chris. Well expressed! Ok - No chalk. :) Chris Green July 6, 2017 at 5:15 PM Thanks so much Heidi. Just posting a few stinkers. :)