It’s raining again and I think of you. The park bench with your name rests, waiting for another raindrop to thirst quench my sorrow.
By 11.30am it’s raining hard. I capture a single drop of heaven’s rain on my tongue. I taste it. It’s lonely, like this new day without you.
You loved the rain;your days were full of joy. I have an umbrella in my bag but no need for it. And neither do you.
It’s tranquil today,
November Rain, June Sunshine,
Seasons talk of Love,
Strolling side by side – Mists, gusts,
Welly boots squelching the earth.
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The second half of this flash was a poem I wrote for Colleen’s Poetry Challenge.
That’s lovely, Marje. I don’t read or write much poetry, but this was a delight to read.
Thank you Hugh. I love writing poetry and cant wait for my poetry/prose and photography book to come out. Just a few weeks away!
Marje, a beautiful post and both the prose and poem are wonderfully evocative and tie perfectly together. The depth of loss explored yet one senses a life grounded in love.
Aww thank you Annika. Glad you enjoyed. I have a poetry/prose and photography book coming out soon. Very excited!
Sounds fabulous, Marje! 😀I’ve just read and reviewed Bette’s ‘My Maine’ and it is wonderful with the mixture of poetry and photos. Good luck with your latest release and have a great launch!
Oh I shall have to take a look Annika. I am trying to read more poetry as I’m planning on releasing two collections. Eventually! Lol.
I like the prose and poetry mix of this post Marje 💜
Thank you Willow. I wrote half of it during my lunch break at work!
Well done you 💜 it’s very touching 💜💜
Aww thanks. <3
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How lovely, Marje. I do like how you worked in the idea of loneliness with the vacant park bench. This is a love poem for sure. <3
Ah, thank you Colleen. It was a quick labour of love during my lunch break yesterday. Glad I got it done! <3