Photo by Alicia Ann @ ProjectAlicia.com
And the days aren’t always sunny
because we all need a little rain
to wash the mudstreaks from our face
and alleviate the pain
it gives a chance for us to cry
without anyone noticing
tears rush out like rain drops
and join the chorus of water falling
our vision becomes a blur
and we feel stuck in a mud flow
but then we remember
rain makes the flowers grow
it’s just a little rain
this is not the end
hold your head up high
spring will come again.
Poetic Ponderings 
rain is good in many aspects…it is needed for new life and refreshes…and yes, it hides the tears as well….often it is in how we look at the rain…smiles.
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I have very fond memories of rain. I come from a third world after all, where there are but two seasons….dry and wet (typhoon) seasons. Although I spent many a day in floods and storms, the way I spent those days with my family always bring back good vibes and memories…. just one of the many reasons I love rain. đŸ™‚
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Just lovely! So happy I could help inspire such beautiful words. Thanks so much for sharing this with me! Have a great rest of your week. -Alicia
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Thank you for coming by! Your photos are always awe-inspiring. That’s why I love writing poems for them. đŸ˜€
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you promise Spring will come. right? right? cause I still got snow đŸ˜¦
but I still love the poem and pics đŸ™‚
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Spring is coming. Whether we want to or not. Cuz the birds and the bees gotta do their thing so the flowers could grow….and so Les will be a happier Canadian. đŸ˜‰
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I love the message — a lot. And the rhyme words were very good — not contrived. But the rhythm did not flow for me: that is, the stress/unstress pattern (not necessarily the syllable count). But I am very bad at that stuff too so have no suggestions. But since it is a cool poem, I just wanted you to know one reader’s impression should you decide to re-write sometime. Thanx
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Thank you for the positive critique! I need some of those once in a while, to help me grow as a writer. I felt towards the end that it wasn’t flowing as well as I wanted, but I thought I might post it anyway because I liked the message. Maybe I will rewrite it someday! đŸ™‚
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Janice, this is so wise. I love the cleansing aspects of rain and you’ve expressed it so nicely in this poem.
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Thank you. Rain has always been a favorite of mine. To symbolize a fresh start. đŸ™‚
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A powerful couple of lines that hit …thank goodness for the rain…
because we all need a little rain
to wash the mudstreaks from our face
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I’m glad the poem connected with you. We all could use a little washing once in a while. đŸ™‚
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This poem reminds us that we need rain and that time to sit quiet with ourselves. Beautiufl writing Janice.
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Rain does give us that perfect feeling of a much needed alone time, doesn’t it? đŸ˜‰
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What a nice exploration of rain and tears.
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Thank you. đŸ™‚
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This is a lovely poem, Janice. True, oftentimes, we need the things we don’t want – like rain, or too much sun. đŸ™‚ Thanks for visiting my blog. Oh, I also visit Project Alicia every now and then. đŸ™‚
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Yes, we don’t always get what we want – and that CAN be a good thing! (And nice to meet you!)
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