And I Think It's Gonna Rain

 

As dark clouds gather overhead

and the air is thick and menacing,

I can feel the approach of an evening storm

and my thoughts are silently racing.

To feel the rain fall on my face

would bring such sweet relief,

a constant in this world of ours

to reinforce what I believe.

Quench my thirst and fill my soul,

dull this aching pain.

I feel the grace of you oh Lord

and I think it’s gonna rain.

Author's Note

And it did............

Reviews

[B. Boileau]

The build up... static, scents, winds roaring
Nature's emotions coming to a head
The sounds, sights, senses soaring
A good storm sets my fur on end!

A rare thing for me living in the dessert.
Thank you Dara for the images your pen always seems to find

[Dara]

And thank you for this wonderful review! Also I love the image of your "fur standing on end". I can tell you are an animal lover. We as humans can learn so much from them.

[Iris]

You perfectly combined the dark side of a storm with it's lighter perspective. Good work Dara.

[Dara]

There is a tremendous build up before a storm and then the sudden sweet release. I so appreciate your comments.

[Iris]

Thanks. It was a great read.

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I love the rain and you capture the way many of us feel when we anticipate its arrival...it is a constant, for sure... a blessing from above...wonderful write, Dara

[Dara]

Thank you very much, FT. It is especially wonderful to experience after a dry spell although as I recall Newfoundland doesn't get those too often :-)

[....................]

Haha, no we don't... :)

[Samuel Dickens]

A rain storm must be one of nature's events that speaks to something primordial inside of us, similar to standing at the edge of a mighty ocean. Awesome in its power, it can stir a sense of exultation within. As your work often does, the title made me remember an old song. Very fine writing, Dara.

[Dara]

What a fantastic description of how one feels during a storm. It is so much like standing by the ocean and feeling the power behind it. Thank you for this wonderful review, Sam! And yes, you are right, I think the song may have been one that Neil Diamond recorded, "I Think It's Going to Rain Today." That seems to happen to me alot :-D

[Samuel Dickens]

I first heard it by Judy Collins, but it's a Randy Newman song. Nina Simone did an excellent version, too.

[Dara]

Oh ok. Randy Newman has written quite a few songs that I didn't even know were his. The lastest one I learned of is "Feels Like Home To Me". He is very talented.

[Border]

Dara Dara Dara,
I could literally smell the wet earth and the air pregnant with moisture.
The true success of a poem is when it takes the reader into the world it endeavours to describe.
Fantastic poem.
It is said that the poet and singer Tansen, sang the "Rain Song" in the court of Emperor Akbar, and it indeed did start to rain.
I read your poem aloud, and within minutes the dark clouds coalesced, and water poured and poured from the heavens. It is still raining.
A powerful poem.

[Dara]

Well you just made my day :-D Thank you for this wonderful review and I am so happy you received some rain. It was certainly a welcomed sight here!

[Misery]

Inspiration tumbling from the sky. I could feel the cool drops as I read this creation.

[Dara]

Thank you my sweet friend :-) The rain was especially cool and refreshing because it has been so hot and dry here. Your words warm my heart.

[Misery]

You are welcome, dear Dara.