Rain

Hear the music from a gentle rain As it taps upon the windowpane Listen to the soothing beat That gives recourse to days defeat The bird that whispers just to you While it sings the world a sweet adieu Telling of a secret place Where birds can die without a trace The darkness at the edge of light Terror in a moonless night Buried deep within the days The ashes left from life's cliches Tales of romance, risk, and wonder Memories made from chance and blunder Living through life's raucous raves While dead dreams lie in open graves Written Dec. 16, 2016

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Kathy Bahr

Date: 8/19/2021 6:18:00 PM

Wow..

Francis J Grasso
Date: 8/21/2021 8:20:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by, Kathy. ...Fran

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/27/2018 9:10:00 PM

I am seeing a trophy on this stunner. I TOLD you when I first saw it how good it was. Belated Congrats!!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/13/2017 8:43:00 PM

A most interesting piece, I can see why it was honoured.

Francis J Grasso
Date: 4/19/2017 12:02:00 PM

Thank you, Richard! ...Fran

Funom Makama

Date: 3/6/2017 10:57:00 AM

This is wonderful. you have once again produced another masterpiece which is a true testament of your reputation in this wonderful community. Thanks a lot for the share.

Francis J Grasso
Date: 3/7/2017 7:16:00 PM

You are too, too kind, Funom. So many truly excellent poets here! Thank you for your kind words. I truly appreciate them.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/24/2017 4:31:00 AM

A beautiful reflective piece that begins with the serenity of rain and then becomes solemn diving into melancholy as if darkness had overtaken all light. An excellent poem deserving of your trophy! 7 ; )

Francis J Grasso
Date: 3/7/2017 7:26:00 PM

Thank you, Connie! I appreciate your kind words.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 1/23/2017 3:58:00 AM

This again is beautiful, Francis:) deep and well expressed lines:)

Francis J Grasso
Date: 3/7/2017 7:27:00 PM

Thank you, Jo!

Mark Peterson

Date: 1/8/2017 12:38:00 AM

A right smashing end, coming after very skillfully handled lines. So many clever and adept turns of phrase without messing it up with polysyllabic obfuscation like I do.

Francis J Grasso
Date: 3/7/2017 7:31:00 PM

Thank you, Mark! I had no idea where this poem was going. Somehow it came together!

Sunshine White

Date: 1/3/2017 3:27:00 PM

I love this. Fantastic poem. Hope your talent is recognized in your own anthology book of published poems.

Francis J Grasso
Date: 3/7/2017 7:32:00 PM

Thank you, Sunshine! Very glad you liked it!

Nette Onclaud

Date: 12/28/2016 4:02:00 PM

written with such pained grace and ease, francis.. well done!..huggs

Francis J Grasso
Date: 1/1/2017 12:57:00 PM

Thank you, nette. ...Fran

Adeniji Toluwalope Gideon

Date: 12/28/2016 8:07:00 AM

Great description! Well written, Francis.

Francis J Grasso
Date: 12/28/2016 8:14:00 AM

Thank you, Adeniji! ...Fran

Doug Vinson

Date: 12/27/2016 11:58:00 PM

Right on, Fran - the reader is really held, here, and transported.

Francis J Grasso
Date: 1/20/2017 11:26:00 PM

Thank you, Doug. ...Fran

Sandra Haight

Date: 12/27/2016 7:39:00 PM

Fran, congratulations on your well-deserved First Place Trophy win for your lovely and beautifully written poem! Sandra

Francis J Grasso
Date: 12/27/2016 7:43:00 PM

Thank you, Sandra! ...Fran

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/21/2016 8:54:00 AM

- We have a lot of rain .... sometimes it feels depressing, but after the rain comes the sun :) - A wonderful poem, Francis - Best wishes for a peaceful and beautiful Christmas to you and your loved ones - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Francis J Grasso
Date: 12/21/2016 10:12:00 AM

...and with the sun, Sunshine! Thank you Sunshine...the Very Best to You and Yours this Christmas Celebration! ...Fran

Winged Warrior

Date: 12/19/2016 10:44:00 AM

Superbly done Francis...god bless...^WW^

Francis J Grasso
Date: 12/19/2016 10:58:00 AM

Thank you, ^WW^! ...Fran

Caycay Jennings

Date: 12/19/2016 5:42:00 AM

Me, too - I'm also a WOW. I'm in love with many of your lines, so much awesome imagery and your flow / content / rhyme are delightful, entertaining and truly grabbed me. A mighty fine job ... CayCay

Francis J Grasso
Date: 12/19/2016 10:47:00 AM

Thank you, CayCay. Happy that you enjoyed it! ...Fran

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/18/2016 6:44:00 PM

wow, you captured some good and also a lot of darkness in rain!! I really like this one, Francis. A SEVEN

Heidi Sands

Date: 12/16/2016 7:43:00 AM

Very sad, and beautifully written !

Francis J Grasso
Date: 12/17/2016 6:58:00 PM

Thank you, Heidi. ...Fran