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Rain Story

As the rain fell around her,
she wanted to feel the downpour on her face.
To feel anything other than the rage
of the wild world all about her
would be a welcome change.

Grateful, she tossed the umbrella aside
and let the deluge speak to her
as she hoped it would.

Style / type: 
Free verse
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Last few words: 
So much rain in Cali this winter. Happy to have it, and it inspired this piece.
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Content level: 
Not Explicit Content

Comments

Hello, Michael,
Visually cleansing. I can imagine the feeling so well!
L

Thanks L! Had a great image for this one too. Looking forward to being able to include pics on the site some day. Hope you are well.

Best

Michael Anthony

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