Calling In the Rain

Calling In the Rain

A Poem by Aidan Singletary

Calling In the Rain
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Wind blows in urgent deep dull tones,
Calling in the rain.
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Echoing over the rolling dune
is the sound of the crashing waves,
Dark horizon boils and spills
turning blue to misty gray.
The strong cool breeze offers one last flight,
Calling in the rain.
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A warm gray stench sets in,
as the clouds blot out the sun
The wind picks up and horizon nears
and drops begin to fall
A small faint sound from across the water
only heard by the keenest of ears
From a dark iron shape, miles away
In amongst the waves and blinding spray
His desperate call falls short.
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A man, calling in the rain.

© 2022 Aidan Singletary


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Aidan Singletary
June-28-2021 Aidan Singletary

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What is lovely about this poem is its visual dramatic movement. Short of being theatrical it moves the reader and pushes along emotion and thought with a tinge of intense conclusion: "In amongst the waves and blinding spray/ His desperate call falls short.///A man, calling in the rain." Thanks for sharing.

Posted 1 Year Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Aidan Singletary

1 Year Ago

I wrote this poem during a time of great movement and dramatic change. My life seemed to have turned.. read more



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Stunning imagery! The stanzas themselves, going from short to long, echo the direness, the gravity of the man's situation. I also love the subtle use of repetition at the end of each stanza. You captured an impending coastal storm so vividly, including all the senses. Great piece!

Posted 1 Year Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Aidan Singletary

1 Year Ago

Thank you so much for the kind review! I enjoyed writing this so much and it is a joy to share wi.. read more
What is lovely about this poem is its visual dramatic movement. Short of being theatrical it moves the reader and pushes along emotion and thought with a tinge of intense conclusion: "In amongst the waves and blinding spray/ His desperate call falls short.///A man, calling in the rain." Thanks for sharing.

Posted 1 Year Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Aidan Singletary

1 Year Ago

I wrote this poem during a time of great movement and dramatic change. My life seemed to have turned.. read more
A poem full of atmosphere and drama. Nicely described. I enjoyed the read.

Posted 1 Year Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Aidan Singletary

1 Year Ago

Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed it!
There are many times that I do not use any punctuation in my poems. As Aura said, it's up to the writer. I enjoyed your descriptive poem. Great imagery. I look forward to reading other pieces of your work. I enjoyed this read. Temp

Posted 1 Year Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Aidan Singletary

1 Year Ago

Thank you for the feedback! I appreciate your time!
When I read this out loud, it sounded fine to me. I'm not a punctuation expert but in my opinion, it's up to the writer if they want to add punctuation to their poems, I don't think it's needed, maybe I'm wrong... I enjoyed reading your poem nonetheless, you describe the calmness right before the storm. The warmth, then darkness looming over. I also liked your repetitive use of the line " Calling in the rain"

Posted 1 Year Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Aidan Singletary

1 Year Ago

Thanks, Aura. I appreciate the review and the feedback!
Aura

1 Year Ago

You're welcome

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Added on June 7, 2022
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