Rain beats at my window
trying to get in
I won’t let the drops
touch my skin
Their desire – to beat me
into blind submission
-to mix with my tears
making a sad precipitation
So nothing…but nothing
will make me let this rain in
©Vivian Zems
Today is Quadrille Monday at dVerse. Kim hosts with the word is ‘Rain’. Quadrille -a poem in exactly 44 words.
Smell The Coffee 
May 21, 2018 at 8:56 pm
A metaphor well used… we do need to spare ourselves from being soaked.
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May 21, 2018 at 8:57 pm
Absolutely 🙂
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May 21, 2018 at 9:03 pm
I needed to hear this one today – we mark 12 straight days of rain here in the *cough* ‘Sunshine State’ and I fear I’m drowning! This is a terrific write, Vivian!
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May 22, 2018 at 12:36 am
Thanks, Jilly! I’m sure it’ll let up soon 🙂
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May 21, 2018 at 9:28 pm
Better to watch it through the window, Viv! A terrific rain Quadrille. As I read it I could hear that song, ”I Can’t Stand the Rain’. So here’s a link to Seal’s version:
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May 22, 2018 at 12:14 am
Oooh! Thanks…will watch it now 🙂
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May 22, 2018 at 12:31 am
I couldn’t find it with your link but found this one. A lovely song…I remember it from when I was younger.
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May 21, 2018 at 9:38 pm
A strong resolve on your part, I applaud you ~
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May 22, 2018 at 12:05 am
Thank you!
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May 21, 2018 at 9:55 pm
I love how your window protects you from the rain, a wonderful metaphor Vivian :o) xxx
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May 21, 2018 at 11:42 pm
Thank you! 🙂
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May 21, 2018 at 10:25 pm
“Rainy days and Mondays always get me down…” I applaud your version. You ain’t going to let it get you (further) down.
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May 21, 2018 at 11:40 pm
Amen to that!
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May 21, 2018 at 10:38 pm
Nice description of the rain beating us down in submission.
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May 21, 2018 at 11:40 pm
Thanks Frank!
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May 21, 2018 at 11:09 pm
Such a powerful resolve in your words, Viv! 💜
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May 21, 2018 at 11:39 pm
I try.!.. 🙂
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May 21, 2018 at 11:15 pm
Love the hint of stubbornness here Vivian.
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May 21, 2018 at 11:39 pm
Thanks Linda!
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May 21, 2018 at 11:55 pm
Wonderful writing!
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May 22, 2018 at 12:42 am
Thanks, Jo!
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May 22, 2018 at 2:02 am
Great, the rain trying to become your tears. Holding it off like trying not to give in to crying!
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May 22, 2018 at 7:13 am
Precisely!
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May 22, 2018 at 7:14 am
Thank you 😊
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May 22, 2018 at 2:29 am
I love the symbolism in your poem… don’t let it in!!
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May 22, 2018 at 7:15 am
Thanks Dwight!
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May 22, 2018 at 8:25 am
So nothing…but nothing
will make me let this rain in
To combine with tears and collectively cause distractions – no, not to be allowed!
Hank
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May 23, 2018 at 12:49 pm
Absolutely!…thanks Hank!
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May 22, 2018 at 3:36 pm
I like the strong resolve in this…NOT to dissolve (mine is a similar theme, I think).
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May 22, 2018 at 3:41 pm
Perfect! Nothing to add, nothing to take away.
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May 23, 2018 at 11:54 am
I’m honoured, Annell!
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May 23, 2018 at 1:28 am
Yes sometimes the rain can put us over the edge! However the sound of it can be very soothing.
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May 23, 2018 at 5:26 am
Indeed 🙂
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February 26, 2019 at 9:21 pm
Never let it in, Vivian.
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February 26, 2019 at 9:29 pm
Thanks Valentine 🙂
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