Njeri Hunjeri Poet Free verse

Writing In the Rain

Sitting on a branch of a white sapote tree
Shivering, crying and alone 
Away from home, on the highest branch that can hold me

Hiding......no more beatings mommy 
Scared, it's pitch black and sounds of insects rule the night
Hiding......I've become the teen that runs away
With any chance, searching for that ray
Scared, I don't want to die, I want to see more days

I want to be heard, can anyone hear me
The rain falls hard, hitting hard my bare back
with every drop, my scars become more scarce 
The rain I love, it cleanses my tears
The rain is my friend, atleast am not so alone
The drench and the cold night are better than the place i call home 

Sounds of the rain soothe my lonely heart
Sounds in the dark protect me from the pain
Sounds of my cries assure me that am okay 
The songs I write in the rain, are my tickets to be away

Sponsor	Pendleton Arkwright
Contest Name Rain and Dark, Isolated Places

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Ken Jordan August 22, 2015 at 12:31 PM Njeri, I score this a seven, if this is your truth, the Great Spirit, favored you, to keep you safe from harm. In our darkest hour, we are never alone, the Most High, is with us always, even unto the end of the world. Keep your head to the sky, always Ken Njeri Hunjeri September 17, 2015 at 2:00 PM yes He did. thank you Ken

Richard Lamoureux August 22, 2015 at 7:50 AM A very powerful and emotive piece. I feel moved by your words. Njeri Hunjeri September 17, 2015 at 2:02 PM thank you Richard

Jan Allison August 22, 2015 at 4:17 AM Incredibly dark and sad - the imagery is so intense Njeri good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx Njeri Hunjeri September 17, 2015 at 2:01 PM am glad the contest inspired me to write this. thank you Jan

Laura Hay August 22, 2015 at 3:24 AM So very sad. This poem is full of pain but also filled with hope and determination. Wonderfully written. Warm rgds, Laura Njeri Hunjeri September 17, 2015 at 1:59 PM Thank you Laura