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Thursday 1 May 2014

A MAY SHOWER

A May shower. A single drop
absorbing into parched leather sleeve.
Downpour. Tender spring leaves
dancing to it's tune.

Deluge. Running down
the back of your collar.
Heavy drops colliding
with concrete path:
an explosion of tiny droplets
leaping at the sky.
Laburnum flowers shudder
as if to dinosaur footfalls,
while curls in human hair
stretch and unravel.

There is power in heavy rain,
in it's ability to change things:
to evacuate the park, to empty streets
into bus shelters and shop doorways.
A car door slams and a man runs out
under a giant black umbrella.
By a wooden fence a wild orchid
absorbs the rain thirstily,
it's intricately spotted leaves like tongues
swallowing, savouring the moment.

Rumble of thunder.
Two young lovers kissing
under an Oak tree, trembling with emotion.
Windscreens of parked cars
are patterned with yellow tide marks
of wasted pollen, just as
black mascara has reinvented my face,
mimicing the hand of Picasso.

24 comments:

  1. we have been pounded with heavy rains the last couple days...in the after of the storm it all smells so fresh...the wet earth scoured clean by the hard rain....that last stanza is really cool....the young lovers....and an interesting contrast with your own running mascara...and picasso! smiles.

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    1. Isn't that post-storm fresh smell absolutely invigorating?
      I so love going outdoors after a storm, and just breathing it in.
      Ha...Picasso...as soon as I caught sight of my reflection, he came to mind *smiles*
      Many thanks, Brian.:)

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  2. Ygraine,
    I have always loved a rainy day, something we so seldom get here in Colorado and actually rain is needed very badly as we are in drought now.
    Last summer was the worst season for fires (so many, many houses burnt down) and I am actually praying for rain now.

    I kind of 'got lost' in the beautiful imagery of your words.
    Beautifully written.

    Hugs
    xx

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    1. If only I could send some of our endless rain over to you...it seems so unfair to have such an abundance of it, while you so desperately need some...all those dreadful fires of last year...I remember seeing it on the news here.
      I do so hope you have a better summer this year.

      Thank you so much for your kind comment, Margie.
      It is truly appreciated.:)

      Hugs xxx

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  3. My favourite Love Story ...ever!!!! you're awesome Ygraine, xo

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    1. Oh Lorraine...that is so sweet.
      Thank you with all my heart!

      I have been desperately trying to leave comments on your blogs, but have been unable to progress beyond Google+...I will keep trying...:)

      Hugs xxx

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    2. gosh sweetie it's the same all over the place can't comment can't open blogs, have to re-connect every newblog www isin trouble somehow it's affecting people from across the world

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    3. Honestly does make you wonder if the whole lot is going to crash, doesn't it?! :/

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  4. I’m drenched now in your words. You capture the experience so well. The last line is brilliant..

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    1. Seriously...I really did resemble one of his creations so much that I burst into a fit of giggles *smiles*...
      Thank you so much, Anthony!
      Your words mean so much...:)

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  5. Yea, i agree with Anthony. That last line is brilliant.

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  6. Oh thank you TUG...so much! :)

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  7. There are many reasons why I loved your poem, but one stood out. In Cuba getting caught in the first May shower is meant to bring good luck. I got soaked in your verses, so I expect good luck now! :-)

    Greetings from London.

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    1. Really?
      Oh wish I lived in Cuba...*smiles*...and I'm sending you all the good luck I can!!
      Many thanks CIL.

      Greetings from the New Forest :)

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  8. I will never look at a rainy day the same! Love your descriptions! Big Hugs ;o)

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    1. Oh thank you so much, Stacy...your words mean so much:)

      Big Hugs back! xxx

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  9. and i left another comment about WWW having a breakdown cause everyone is having trouble it says your comment was published but it's not there and then later on it's there 3 times.....and it tells you your comment was published, but it doesn't show it, i guess it's having a delayed reaction....and that's why suddenly 3 comments pop up, watch later bet there's two new comments from me...it's happening everywhere/ uh oh is the WWW crashing around the world, what a disaster that would be, good thing I have your address I could write lol

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    1. I honestly thought it was just me, or this being a poor connection area...but perhaps, as you say, it's a worldwide thing.
      Imagine if it did crash totally...yes...thank goodness for old fashioned addresses! lol

      PS I am just popping over to your blogs...I wonder if I'll make it today...:/

      Hugs xxx

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  10. I have enjoyed the detaiIed description of your May rain a lot, dear Ygraine; thanks for these poetic drops running down the back of my collar and...reaching my very heart.
    My favourite lines are these:
    Laburnum flowers shudder
    as if to dinosaur footfalls


    and...

    Two young lovers kissing
    under an Oak tree, trembling with emotion.

    aaaaaah, so romantic...
    The picturesque final is so, so good!:
    Windscreens of parked cars
    ...........................................
    black mascara has reinvented my face,
    mimicking the hand of Picasso.

    Yesss!
    A hug. :)

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    1. I can't tell you how happy I am that you enjoyed this one, Dulcina. I had such fun writing it!
      Your kind words mean so much...so thank you...from my heart:)

      Big Hugs xxx

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  11. Forgot to mention just how much i love your writing....

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    1. Oh thank you Lorraine...that is SO sweet of you xxx

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  12. Wow, you are amazing my dear friend! I too am drenched in your powerful
    words! And you are right rain does indeed have the power to change things :)
    Wonderful phrases Ygraine :))

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    1. Thank you so much Rose.
      Your encouraging words are so precious to me...they carry me through my self-doubting days...so thank you again, with all my heart:))

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