This Poem was Submitted By: Thomas H. Smihula On Date: 2007-11-14 09:07:08 . . . Click Here To Mail this Poem to a Friend!

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Rain

The rain     cleansing the soul           initiating new life A transparent glaze           making its way                 down the body The harder it comes     the more rapid           the cleansing The softer the touch     the more           the desire To huddle away     avoiding the washing           only addresses the fear To approach with     open arms           is to be anointed      By its' beauty To respect       is to understand To avoid       is to lack nourishment      'From the Rain'

Copyright © November 2007 Thomas H. Smihula


This Poem was Critiqued By: marilyn terwilleger On Date: 2007-11-26 15:08:11
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 9.90000
Hi Thomas....I really like this poem and have read it several times. It is soft and gentle just like a Spring rain....but more than that it has great imagery. If I had to pick a favorite line (and I'm glad I don't have to make that choice) it would be...'a transparent glaze making its way down the body'....lovely in every way. We can be anointed by its beauty if we just stop and drink in the wonders....well done... Marilyn '


This Poem was Critiqued By: Claire H. Currier On Date: 2007-11-15 18:35:57
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 9.90909
Breathtaking this one is Tom and so full of images........the words just roll and flow allowing one to pick and choose perhaps which direction they might enjoy going in........each stanza stands out in its own way and I just enjoyed it all. Some of it hits home too. Thanks for posting, you are so gifted. God Bless, Claire
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