Sweet Summer Rain

The rain on the roof, it’s hypnotic.

My mind drifts back home.

The tin roof on an old screened-in porch -

summer nights we slept there,

escaping the southern heat,

feeling the cool breeze after a thunderstorm.

I smell the moisture in the air -

fresh rain on the grass outside.

Steam rises from the paved road.

The rhythmic sound sends me to sleep.

I see my mother and my grandmother

shucking corn and shelling beans.

I catch nightcrawlers with my grandfather.

Tomorrow we’re going fishing. 

Reviews

[barleygirl]

This is exactly the sip of sweet nectar I needed after my drama-filled last days on this website, being the target of hate from more than one direction. God always gives me some sugar to help the medicine go down. Your description of rain is so amazing & true-to-life . . . something we miss so much in California these last 5 dry years. I love the tin roof pattering, the steam rising afterwards, & the women starting their meals from homegrown ingredients . . . so many simple pleasures of life that remind me what really matters (((HUGS)))

[James]

I'm glad you liked this.

I'll never understand what makes some people go out of their way to be jerks, I hate you're getting a hard time from people here. It takes so much more effort to be cruel and kindness is natural, so why not just act the way we are supposed to act.

[barleygirl]

Thank God for the "block" button! Nowadays, I don't need to pull out my handgun! *smile* I don't spend time taking on other people's angst anymore. The large majority of my experiences on this website are very enjoyable, especially with friends like you (((HUGS)))

[Gray]

You speak of an ideal life I wish I could have experienced. I like this.

[V]

So lovely with such clear images, I could see and sense everything you wrote down. Well done. I truly enjoyed reading.

[zunie frost]

wow !!!
really great
i love this . sweet and soft

[James]

Thank you very much. I'm glad you liked it.

[zunie frost]

i did !! welcome my friend

[James]

I look forward to reading more of your work

[zunie frost]

yes please do visit again any time you like

[Carolynn]

I love the simplicity of this poem James, it's like a warm hug that wraps a little sunshine around your heart. What wonderful memories and you describe it all so effortlessly - very enjoyable :)

[James]

Thank you very much, Carolynn. I always enjoy reading your comments. I'm so glad you liked this.

[Woody]

James, you are very good with the three S's in your poetry. don't know if that exists or if I've just made it up.
beautiful nostalgia, my friend. wonderful painting.

[James]

Thank you, my friend. Always good to see you your reviews and comments.

[gabrielle]

The vivid images brought me back to my summers ages ago. Very nostalgic read.

[James]

Thanks so much. I'm glad it took you back.

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

I love the nostalgia in your work, and the way you paint such vivid pictures with sense, sight, and sound that the reader comes along with you. You truly have talent. I enjoyed this so much. Truly a joy to read.

[James]

Thank you so much, that's about the best compliment I've ever gotten.

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

I enjoy your writing so much.

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed the poem. You took me to good places and memories. I do like the rain also. Sort of a peace, the rain can create. Fishing is cool also. Thank you James for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Nisreen]

A piece that can be seen from so many different angles
Thats pretty interesting how rain can take on whatever it touches

I enjoyed reading it

[James]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed this.