Rain

It started raining pennies,

then nickels joined the pour;

dimes descended from the clouds

and quarters hit the floor

The coins, they knocked unconscious 
the folks who stormed outside,
clutching pots and pitchers
all full of selfish pride

And when the sun came out again,
the coins evaporated
before those greedy souls could fill
their vessels up to sated

So, content we'll have to be 
with simple water rains;
they sparkle just as readily 
and humble Nature gains

Reviews

[Chris]

...and during a drought?

Its often said just how little a penny is worth - but someone ALWAYS picks them up ...go figure.

[Rita L. Sev]

Ah yes - but those random pennies are said to be from souls in the heavenly realm... who are we not to pick up such a gift? ;)

[Coyote Poetry]

I liked the wisdom shared in the poem.
"So, content we'll have to be
with simple water rains;
they sparkle just as readily
and humble Nature gains"
Greed lead to no-where. Better to find the beauty in the value of a new day and laughter. Thank you Rita for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, CP! :)

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Rita.

[Sami Khalil]

Wise who said to lay up our real treasures in heaven so to speak. This had an excellent message to appreciate and heed......:).....

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Sami! Your review made me smile!

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome. ....:)....

[Robin]

Girl, times are so hard right now it could rain one penny and I'd fight you for it, since the 5 dozen box of eggs I use to by for $6 is now $15. However, your message to live simply shines through. Thanks and wonderful write!

[Rita L. Sev]

Yes, a few pennies from heaven would be helpful... ;) But, since all we've been getting is water, that will have to do! Thanks, Robin! Good to see you again.

[Relic]

~I feel like the guy who agree with Cowboy's review but secretly hides a pot near the gutter runoff in the back yard.~

[Rita L. Sev]

Lol - yes, I think most of us would want a share. It would be nice if we saw value in more simple things, though... :) Thanks for reading!

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

A very cute poem with a strong message... the things we truly need are the things that fills our soul not our wallets.

[Rita L. Sev]

And yet we so rarely seek what fills the soul... Thanks, Dale.

[Marie]

IF it started raining coins, I'm sure I'd be out there with the rest, holding my biggest pot.

[Rita L. Sev]

Lol! I would likely grab a bucket too... ;)

[ANTO]

To me this is a tale that warns of the high possibility of another credit crunch as people start to behave just as they did when the worlds banks were almost brought to their knees - some actually went under but the big ones got given carte blanche to start their shenanigans again because they have been told they wont be allowed to fail.
A cautionary tale well told Rita.

[Rita L. Sev]

The big boys always get their fill, don't they? Thanks, Anto.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i like simple...and love this poem...

humility and meekness will not get us knocked out....

selfish pride will!

Well said, Rita.

j.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you kindly, Jacob!