Rain, blessing away the past
Rushing beads, a gentle song
Laughing at skies, overcast
Almost a prayer, spoken
Lips who have prayed all along
Whispers to a heart, broken
Stirring the spirit, in waves
Clouds floating by, is it wrong?
Flowing over the lost graves
Winds caress the trees, blowing
Leaves swaying, so brave and strong
Night kisses streams who’re flowing
Echoes on edge of starlight
Drizzling showers who belong
Drifting on the still of night
Jewels like light, hearts who know
Heaven has healed by birdsong
Timeless notes of joy, so slow
Erasing the host of dust
Fallen on those so headstrong
This rainfall blesses the just
Silent nights beneath sprinkles
Gentle tears, faith to prolong
As souls feel high, eye twinkles
With music from the rain’s tune
Singing praise all the daylong
Not so dire as a monsoon
Petals of gladness bloom
cascading down to exude iridescent smile
no gloom
nature’s pure bliss
transcends at heart’s space a long while
don’t miss
behold
chandelier’s style
gold
Petals of gladness bloom
a fortune from trees’ crowns in file
gold
Rain drops are falling down,
I am locked in the midtown.
After the hot summers,
Rain is the timely booster.
The striking sparks from the heavenly sky, Enormous energy to tear the clouds and all the lies.
Sounds of thunder are even furious,
Sudden brightness and we are curious.
The thunders are unavoidable and obvious, But rain is needed and is profoundly precious.
I don't want this to stop soon,
Let me enjoy this heavy showers in this auspicious afternoon.
Farmers must be dancing with joy,
They are ready with their plough to deploy.
Children are drenched in field during play, Thanking the clouds for their love towards clay.
The leaves of trees are cleaned with divine water,
The branches and the roots shake in thanking gesture.
The Earth feels uniquely blessed,
As it is neither a rejected nor a neglected place.
Gentle, like the moment I first believed
Softly promising my soul, never grieved
Sometimes laughing, joy in every bead
Reminding me that she waters every seed
Melancholic, though sometimes inspiring
Her voice, scented with gray, she’s desiring
To color each note of light with her pen
Leaving a weeping silence, now and again
Across the calendar of life
Patience pays off to those who smile
Rain may seem dreary on cloudy days
Impromptu showers will take us by surprise
Leaving many indoor playtime options
Scenic panoramas lack their vibrancy
Hazy greys covet the sun
Oncoming warmth is much awaited
While weary adventurers pine for spring blooms
Eager for nature to awaken
Reverie stirred for fun daydreams
Sunshire gets unleashed on a breathless planet
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Showers and Words
Showers and showers it rains
Thirsty land it drains
Hiding inside lies a seed
Shooting up to quench our need
Never does it know
That it grows a bough
Until it rains
And wets the plains
Words and words it hides
Bright knowledge it lights
Curious inside lies our zeal
A book ignites clogging seal
Never does it know
That a life does it glow
Until it is read
Showering pride and bread
by SkYPen
Sudden rain
will there be
a rainbow?
Patches of
bright blue sky
peep through clouds
Raindrops cease
petrichor
scent rises
Thoughts spring from the fountain,
A mountain of choices flowing in.
Each a new path to begin,
Possibilities splash back in
Swimming for the chance to win.
Grabbing your attention,
Now choose your dimension,
Rise to your ascension,
The fountain's an extension,
Reaching through expression.
Sprouting in all directions,
Covering every section,
There's no need for correction.
Thoughts create a progression,
The mind creates the dimension,
The eyes creating the projection,
The trajectory has been set,
It's time to experience it,
Spit straight from the source,
A fountain of force,
Comes bursting forth.
Creating another course,
To evolve,
Enforce,
Showering the Universe.
april showers
the thought of winter
washed away
They jump from the earth
silent as the sun’s rising
announcing spring’s new birth
lingering delights, baptizing
Souls who need their smiles
to restore the music’s words
knowing, after so many trials
sun’s breath sings to the birds
They tell of a melancholic tale
preaching to hearts, so still
knowing their love will not fail
as the night’s stars quietly spill
Fading from the green meadows
playing gently on the seas
singing of the One who arose
to reveal love found on my knees
They light up the hearts who melt
when their laughter is poured out,
restoring the hearts who have felt
all the love that ends every doubt
Blessings, these little flowers are
daffodils, jonquils, March’s hope
blowing in the breeze, like a star
revealing ways spring can cope
Never stop seeing the wonder
that comes to life in God’s flowers
while we might hear the thunder
we can still feel the joy in His showers
spring arrives today
a scatter of clouds grey
parisian rains unfurl
winds that twirl and hurl
umbrellas in the air
petticoats fly up with flair
whether each parisian girl
parades for whim or dare
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tall shoots lift their vibrant flowers
cheerful in sunshine and showers
erasing shadows of dawn’s mist
revealing the awe in sun kissed
beautiful light falls on the soul
whisper of peace to make one whole
nature’s singing, God does exist
revealing the awe in sun kissed
dreams of light fall across the skies
revealing to hearts how time flies
still, on and on, our life persists
revealing the awe in sun kissed
lovely flowers bloom through it all
even when we can barely crawl
during winter, these are so missed
revealing the awe in sun kissed
"The breeze of March stirred the rain’s whispers, inviting spring’s blossoms."
~ Anonymous
Showers in March form a lacy curtain,
As clouds bellow in thunderous reply,
Raindrops in Summer bring a joy certain,
Nature dances to the tunes of the sky,
D r i p dripping leaves ~ this world they beautify.
Success paddles forth on a teak-crafted boat,
God’s blessings now shine in a glow to adore.
Your foes only watch as your fortunes take note,
Your blessings now match every sand by the shore.
God made you a beacon of love evermore.
I'll wait for you at sunset
That month on thirteenth day
We'll share a kiss at twilight
And toast along the way
Veuve Clicquot in fluted,
Crystal champagne glass
A sip of golden nectar
To start us on our path
Full Pink Moon to guide us
A focused beam of light
While stars map constellations
In heavens clear and bright
Silver clouds in motion
Adrift across the sky
There's no one else for miles
It's only you and I
A spring-fed lake reflecting
Your lovely face so fair
Halos formed from frosty mist
Cast highlights 'round your hair
Eyes aquamarine, translucent
My heart pierced through and through
Here I am, your troubadour
Forever I'll love you
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