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City Rain
by Karen C Vanderlaan → (All Poetry by Karen C Vanderlaan)
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City Rain

 

At night on the city sidewalks,

Of the streets of historic Philadelphia,

Umbrellas bob up and down,

As pedestrians rush to and fro.

 

The sound of the moving vehicles,

As they plow through puddles intrigues me.

Each throws water behind to the following car,

And windshield wipers slap a rhythm back and forth.

 

It is delightful to me,

This December rain,

With all of the sounds and sights of the city,

So unfamiliar to me in my country life.
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 Reviews of "City Rain"
Reviewed by Art Hernandez
Reviewed on December 25, 2008
Nice work Karen...there is that excitement to one who can display the thoughts of two different views of life...

enjoyed...

Art Sun...
Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on December 25, 2008
raining down on a busy city street has its own unique sense of refreshment ... nicely penned ...
Reviewed by KJ McPhee
Reviewed on December 24, 2008
The sounds of the city to the out-of-towner are either exciting and vibrant or just noise pollution. I think I know where you stand, Karen. Eyes and ears a-popping at the December scene in Philly.

Have a great Christmas under your umbrella! :-)
Reviewed by Michelle Mead
Reviewed on December 23, 2008
Yes, I love rain! This reminds me of when an ex-boyfriend and i got caught in a huge rainstorm crossing a bridge across the River Seine in Paris to go to the Louvre-glorious!! Just like you little poem, a delightful snippet.
Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on December 23, 2008
I love rain Love rain in the city
It cleanses all
An excellent write Karen
Love & peace be with you

William
Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on December 23, 2008
I like the way you take us for a visit to the city with you. I think no matter how much we love the place we chose to live in or which chose us, it is still nice to get away now and then to experience other peoples worlds. Well done Karen as always.

fee
Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on December 22, 2008
What a beautiful portrait you have painted and through your eyes I can envision it all....

Be always safe,
Karen
Reviewed by Aberjhani
Reviewed on December 22, 2008
This one took me back to days and nights at Temple University. Enjoyed those rainy nights and this poem very much.

Aberjhani
Reviewed by Dale Clark
Reviewed on December 22, 2008
There is beauty in everything including cities.
You've seen it with your eyes, beautiful, Karen.
Reviewed by Bonnie May
Reviewed on December 22, 2008
Such a joyful rainful write. Love and hugs, Bonnie
Reviewed by Amber Moonstone
Reviewed on December 22, 2008
Karen, If only we had rain instead of snow here in Connecticut. Mother Nature has thrown 14" of snow in my area during the past three days. Finally today the sun is shining!

Much love, light and peace to you during this holiday season.
Amber "V"
Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner
Reviewed on December 22, 2008
Vividly imaged and beautifully penned: well done, Karen. Merry Christmas!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

My second oldest sister used to live in Philly. You bring back pleasant memories!
Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on December 22, 2008
You paint a most vivid picture, Karen.
Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
Reviewed on December 22, 2008
Nice poem, Karen; very well penned! BRAVA!

(((HUGS))), much love, and Merry CHRISTmas to you and yours~

As always, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
Reviewed by Cynthia Buhain-Baello
Reviewed on December 22, 2008
Hello Karen,

Beautiful and vivid. Wonderful poem.

Cynthia
Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle
Reviewed on December 22, 2008
A typical rainy night :-)I enjoy reading it,excellent poem,take care

Edwin
Reviewed by Ted Bossis
Reviewed on December 22, 2008
the array of tempos throughout our lives ~ Ted
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