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No Shoes, no Umbrella
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     No Shoes, no Umbrella
 
I love the kind of childlike rain
that is tiptoeing up to the window
in hopes I will come out and play.
Should feel guilty about the clashing
fronts that sent you?  Pain
and suffering they cause isn't  lost
on me.  It is just that there is only
so much happiness to go around.
Hours that sun or rain put a shine
on leaves and grass you cannot
believe.  Perfume they spray!
Moping isn't going to help, is it?
Little I can do to help far-away
victims pick up the pieces.  Hope
for them is a long-treasured photo
or a drink and a doughnut.  Maybe
they'll find an appliance they can
fix, or that a portion of the roof
is salvageable.  Can't bare to think
about the loved ones many have
lost.  So sing your sweet song, Rain.
As soon as I put this machine
to sleep, I will be out.   Save me
some puddles to splash in, 'k?

 

(c) Phyllis Jean Green, May, 2009


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 Reviews of "No Shoes, no Umbrella"
Reviewed by Jon Willey
Reviewed on May 17, 2009
joy dwells in the happy heart -- and consumes the grief, still finding a smile to beguile the tragedies with -- a beautiful song, gentle and harsh, at once -- peace and love my friend -- Jon Michael

Reviewed on May 16, 2009
PEA -

"Into every life, a little rain must fall!'

key word being - LITTLE ! tom.

Reviewed by Sheila Roy
Reviewed on May 14, 2009
You have a wonderfully unique style of writing. I like the contrast between soft images and tragic circumstances. A pleasure to read:)
Sheila

Reviewed by Muhammad Al Mahdi
Reviewed on May 13, 2009
Very good laconically romantic poetry. Meets the emotional needs of people like me. :)

Reviewed by Axilea MU
Reviewed on May 12, 2009
A monologue that wanders freely
and creates different moods
and emotions.
I love the imagery of the
"childlike rain"
that's asking the author to
"come out and play".

Axilea

Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on May 12, 2009
..truly a wonderful poem!

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on May 11, 2009
i love the appreciation for the rain--i too love the rain, and the depth that is to be found in this write!

Reviewed on May 11, 2009
An innocence that shines like the sun amidst the dark clouds of suffering ... powerfully penned excellence, (((Pea))). I love love love the way you write, the way you personify Nature. Well done, my friend.

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

Reviewed by Carmen Ruggero
Reviewed on May 11, 2009
Child? or child minded. I don't know, I just know this made me cry. It is not a simple poem. You're a true artist, Pea.

Carmen

Reviewed by Elizabeth Price
Reviewed on May 11, 2009
lol. Love the carefree part. I had my roof reshingled last year from an e1 tornado. That was enough for me. My heart goes out to those who are adversely connected. Excellent. Liz

Reviewed on May 11, 2009
Wow. This is really talking to it. I like the way you formed your thoughts and feelings into a poem of this style, it sort of tells us something without imposing, just a flow of life...and the beauty of rain. Very nice.

Cynthia

Reviewed by John Flanagan
Reviewed on May 11, 2009
Phyllis,
Song of the natural poet, oneness with the elements, understanding and sympathy for those who suffer and are less fortunate, and understanding, too, of the need and want to celebrate. Love this!
John

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on May 11, 2009
The rain on a warm day can be really enjoyable and yea love running around barefoot out on my back deck too but when it is cold and windy like it's been here the last few days with an icy cold rain well...good day to curl up reading or writing a good book.

hugs
fee

Reviewed by Marcia Duning (Reader)
Reviewed on May 11, 2009
I liked it, Pod.

Reviewed on May 11, 2009
Good writing as always, Pea; well done, my friend! BRAVA!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :)


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