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Rain

Rain

I wonder if the rain loves the earth so much
that she kisses everything she touches,
the mountains, the trees, and the fields,
she even cleans dirty feathers of birds’ wings
and the hands of a girl where dust clings.
From time to time she rages
--like a wolf inside a cage—
and fills the rivers, brooks and streams,
then she floods into houses
stealing pictures and love letters
pushing them in the streets
leaving behind dreams and hopes undone,
but never forgets to paint the sky in rainbows
when she meets the lovely sun.

--Bernadete vdw, ‘25
 

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Ihotu Apochi

Absolutely incredible. Leaves behind a sweet taste after reading and an even sweeter perspective.

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Bernadete van d...

Ihotu, thank you for sharing 
your thoughts. Wow! Such lovely words from you. 
Take care,  B
 

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Rory McGinlay

Rain, terrible potential but life giving. You've solved it B

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Bernadete van d...

Really? Cheers Rory. 
I like very much your input. Pardon my tardiness.   B 

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Marion

What a nightmare to be flooded... all your possessions ruined for ever. But that's the bad part and I can see you've painted in a rainbow X

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Bernadete van d...

I had the inspiration when I saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky after a gentle rain. I thought…
she gives and she takes. 
The two sides of life. Thank you Marion. Stay well,  B 

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Jac Fables

The rain washes away all our tears in the end. Lovely Verse.

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John Loopstra

Yes, rain can be the destructor and yet it brings life to us. Love the ending in rainbows - we need all the mysteries and beauty we can get. Sun's out for ever once we are over the rainbow. Keep at it 🌈

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Bernadete van d...

Thank you John. Well said!
Yep, all the mysteries & beauty
we can get. Stay well.  B 

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John Prophet

Yup, the joy of rain can be petulant. Necessary none the less.
wonderful write.

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Bernadete van d...

Hi John, you’re saying that rain is a petulant teenager? I love that !Thank you for being here.  B
 

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