Rain, Rain

Rain, Rain

 

 

Intermittent drops of rain

are falling,

plummeting from sleepy subway trains

and window panes,

leaving traces behind

as people shuffling through

                  splash

through its puddles, plentiful.

 

 

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I like the gentle flow of thoughts create visions of the rain. Thank you dear Kelly for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Kelly Scheppers]

Nothing like a rainy day to get a poet writing! ...thank you, John!

[Coyote Poetry]

You are right Kelly. Rainy days, perfect for writing.

[Alice Poésy]

Such a wonderfully short piece which manages to capture the particular sound of rainfall fantastically. It particularly reminds me of a rainy day, as I sit on a train on my way home after an exhausting day - and in spite of the exhaustion, I can't help enjoy the racing raindrops across the window panes. Wonderful gem, Kelly!

[Kelly Scheppers]

There's a trolley that runs through my part of town, and I've often watched them from a near-by bakery as the people board and get off through the rain. It really is the best seat, isn't it, to be watching the raindrops flash across the window! Thank you, Alice!

[Ruth]

This gives me such a familiar feeling, a pace that sets life in motion, the passing and gathering of moments, beautiful :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

...those moments that are passing need to be embraced...so eloquently noted, my friend! x

[redzone]

my splashing days are over Kelly... even a few years ago there wasn't a puddle I didn't splash in.. splash splash splash.... it was not only fun but people looked at me funny, especially when I invited them to join me... ;0) but no more... rain makes these bones ache and wet feet has lost its desire... I still like to watch the rain, see the water rushing down the street or pile up at the sewer grate if it is raining too hard, but from a warm and dry place at the window all cozy and comfy with a coffee, you know...

loved your poems and all the splashes it reminded me of... thanks Kelly

redzone

[Kelly Scheppers]

...you know, sitting by the window all cozy and warm with a cup of coffee sounds apropos to me! How about I bring the donuts? ; ) ..thank you, Curt!

[Ana Papaya]

Reminds me of those times the rain makes me feel sleepy on the train, but once those doors open everyone hustles on out to work... trying to dodge puddles. Kind of a dreary scene brought to life by the big splash. A childlike moment.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I think the more grown up we become, the less likely we are to make those moments happen...to splash in the puddles of rain like an uninhibited child. Thank you dear Ana for the warm sentiments!

[Ana Papaya]

So true, my kids are still puddle jumping age so I play along with them but I had stopped for a while.

[Ted Kniffen]

Well done, Kelly. I have a thing for rain that goes back to childhood. I like the sound on a roof. It's raining here now as a matter of fact, so this is appropriate. The SPLASH says it all. Splash through puddles, splash through life.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I have a "thing" for it too, Ted...its hard to define...for as long as I can remember. I'm glad it conjured up something definitive for you...thank you! ..oh, enjoy the rain!

[aLittlePain]

Hey babe :) gorgeous wee piece I love the third line so much. We're much like this leaving impressions whether fleeting like a rain drop or something deeper. Saying so much in so few words. Leaves deep thoughtful impressions on this girl! R xo

[Kelly Scheppers]

...we are fleeting like those rain drops, leaving our own impressions, aren't we?...thank you for such a lovely analogy, Rachel! x

[aLittlePain]

You're welcome xo

[Einstein Noodle]

we get to make up our own minds if this is a social commentary on the mindless hordes ..or great advice ..when it rains ..put on your boots and go splashing .. or for the more risqué among us .. get naked and dance ;)) the image of rain falling off a subway train is very original ...sparks me imagination .. i think you are telling us to go splashing ;)
E.

[Kelly Scheppers]

It is whatever you make of it. Thank you, Gene.

[Einstein Noodle]

i like the paths the drops make ..its a quiet ride in front of any window safe and warm as rain pours across the pain ..i feel serene .. but reality stikes ..the alarm goes off ..the bus, train or plain pulls into my station ..and off into the real world i go ..wistful and still half dreaming ;)

[Lorry]

Beautifully capturing the thoughts of watching those raindrop patterns and the thoughts they bring to mind, of the senses coming alive and the calmness watching them from the warmth of indoors bring.
Lovely thoughts Kelly.

[Kelly Scheppers]

...thank you for such a warm and wonderful review, Nemo!

[Lorry]

You're welcome :)