You Played The Rain Poem by Sandra Fowler

You Played The Rain

Rating: 4.8


You played the rain on your old mandolin.
A rusted roof laid shelter on my heart.
Song wove a weather coat out of a cloud.
The poem was as frail as daffodils
Against the silent, closing doors of dark.

Previously published, 'Skylark', Purdue University Calumet

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Alison Cassidy 25 January 2009

What a fascinating poem! You encompass so much in five exquisite lines. Beauty, nostalgia, intimacy, and grace. Your flair for metaphor is inspired, Sandra. Love, Alison ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

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Vaibhav Pandey 29 March 2009

this is class imagery ma'm....your poems have soothing impact....great.....10

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Mel Vincent Basconcillo 06 April 2009

dreams on paper.. amazing lovely expression n ur words are soothing -mel

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Cindy Kreiner Sera 25 April 2009

The most eloquent piece of perfection, like a fountain, your poems flow..., just reading the title soothes. Really so beautiful Sandra, a balm for the soul. Thank you

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Ashraful Musaddeq 03 May 2009

Astonishing metaphors and so is the poem. Excellent.

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Bri Edwards 09 February 2014

i don't get it. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

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Nivedita Bagchi SPC UK 18 July 2010

Medley of melody with blend of romance…fantastic imagery… congrats for sharing…Sandra Ma’am Ms. Nivedita UK 10/10 PS Clicked 'MPL' n

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Nikunj Sharma 28 December 2009

this is romantic and stimulating Sandra....subtle yet strong in its intent and meaning..melodious in its music...sweet as a maestro's flute...wow is the word for this....

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Vinod Kumar 26 December 2009

...And opened the doors of the Mind, Nice situation, thanks 10+

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Original Unknown Girl 20 October 2009

Gorgeous, delicate weave of words into pictures. HG: -) xx

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Sandra Fowler

Sandra Fowler

W. Columbia, WV, USA
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