Raining
Pouring down from
angry skies, filled with clouds
Violent storms bring death and anguish.
Lives and dreams washed away in a torrent.
Tear-filled eyes; bitter broken hearts.
Sadness follows the storm
Tears from Gods' eyes
Raining
Author notes
Written September 28th, 2006
A contest entry
- New contest on Rictameter and Tanka by Manoj Sanyal.
300 points, ended September 30, 2006, 8 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - 100 Short Prewrites by Kari.
450 points, ended March 31, 2008, 64 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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This is beautiful, amazing and just totally breathtaking. Outstanding job here
Thanks 
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Reasons of rain expressed poetically...
Best wishes and good luck.
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A BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN POEM
As the terrible storm passes their will always be tears of sorrow and faith and hope to build again.
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A lovely rictameter, God has had plenty of reason to cry hasn't He?
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Wow thanks I didnt think it was that good!
I sure appreciate your kindness though. Thanks for stopping by and reading. God bless you Mark
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I forgot to breathe when I read this, it took my breath away....it was really great and the picture matched the poem really well too...good work!
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