Remembering The Rain

I found out a great poet and human being passed away today. Ray Neighbor who went by the pen name Rain on here hast lost is long standing battle with cancer. He live on through his words and heart.

Do not cry me a river

For I have swam ashore

To the place that has freed

Me from the pain,

Where I shall now roam eternally

In a garden blooming with the beauty

Of all the love shown to me

During my time in human form.

 

Do not mourn the loss of a body

I only inhabited on my mortal journey,

Rather honor my soul

For it is truly who I am.

It is how I shall live on

For it shines bright enough

So I can watch over my loved ones

Especially in their darkest of times.

 

If you keep me in your heart

I promise mine will always beat

Within you,

Just hold your hand

To your chest

For all the proof you need.

 

Every time it RAINs

I will be reaching out

For a hug

And a slow dance of memories.

Author's Note

Rest In Peace Ray Neighbor.

Reviews

[Tree]

A moving tribute, Dale. One of the most rewarding things a poet can do is memorialize a person in a way that is both respectful, and moving. I felt this. I felt what kind of man Ray was.

You did him justice.

Diego

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you so kind sir for your positive words. Much appreciated.

[Shannon April Alice]

beautiful tribute, sad to read of a poets passing.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you so kindly sweetie.

[Kayleigh]

Oh what a lovely tribute. May his soul rest in peace. I know friends & family would have loved this tribute to Ray. Touching write honey.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Awe thank you< i hope to do his memory a great honor.

[Benita-Staebell M - Kin..]

never knew him but this was
a wonderful tribute sounds like a kind soul.



Thank you for sharing and for
your lovely review and comments
you left for Jon and I.


Blessings. Benita/ kindred poet

[TamiViolet]

It seems as though we keep losing so many of the brilliant writers that were the heart and soul of this site. Rain was so delightful. I will keep him close to my heart and cherish the times of long, cozy Saturday afternoons with my long distance friends.... Beautiful tribute Dale. Thank you for this. May your soul enter a wondrous place, Rain...

[Kenneth The Poet]

One beautiful write for a beautiful soul it sounds like.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank Kenneth, yes he was a great soul and fine poet.

[Marie]

I am very sorry for this loss. I know everyone is proud of this fine tribute you have written.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you Marie, I appreciate your sweet sentiment.

[Fran Marie]

may you rest in peace, Ray...beautiful tribute..beautifully penned.. Dale..

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Awe thank you so much Fran.

[Frieda P]

Touching tribute Dale....you're a dear poet for writing such sweet sentiments in his honor.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Awe shucks, thank you Moonbeam… I am honored by your kind words.

[Frieda P]

You're muchly welcome Dale, such a perfect title too.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thanks you, titles of poems are the hardest part for me.

[Frieda P]

Really, I find that the most fun part.....

[Frieda P]

Like giving the baby a special name. :)

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Oh it is fun, don't get me wrong, just sometimes a hard thing to do.

[Shay]

I usually don't comment on WC.. or read from here.. But in honor of my friend Ray his outstanding life and heart I felt the need to. This is a beautiful tribute for an awesome person. Thank you for penning such beauty for him. It's truly gorgeous in every aspect of a tribute piece.. xo Love you Cowboy

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Was my pleasure Shay, Just my thoughts on how he might would feel bout his loved ones after his passing. Something just moved me to do this.