December Rain (POEM OF THE DAY) 11-30-2011

farkas1
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December Rain (POEM OF THE DAY) 11-30-2011 Nov 24, 2011 15:55:03 GMT -5

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Post by farkas1 on Nov 24, 2011 15:55:03 GMT -5

I looked past my window pane
And watched the sheets of winter rain
The downpour filled the potholes of my gray and lonely lane
I closed my eyes and I recalled a sunlit summer day
In a faraway place where palm trees gently sway

A thunder roll and a lightning flash
Filled the room with a frightful crash
As I sat before the fireplace where the flames had turned to ash
I closed my eyes a second time and I found myself once more
On my special island strolling on the shore

Sunshine, 0h sunshine where did you go
Why have you left me to the cold rain and snow
Sunshine, 0h sunshine come fill my soul
Let me feel the glow I used to feel before

It''s been a long December
Melt this dreary gloom
I can still remember
When sunlight filled my room

I opened my eyes and I could see
My world was unchanged by my fantasy
The cold December rain poured off the roof of my balcony
I closed the shutters and I reclined in my comfortable easy chair
Hoping, that my island would find me there

Last Edit: Nov 30, 2011 7:57:10 GMT -5 by Lisa Arnold

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December Rain (POEM OF THE DAY) 11-30-2011 Nov 25, 2011 21:51:30 GMT -5

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Post by michaelgallatin on Nov 25, 2011 21:51:30 GMT -5

!!! Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah, now I wish I hadn't read this! A grim, cold reminder of all that's in store for me here in NY from now likely through March! HELP!!! Where the F is that island anyway? And it's not really a

matter my friend!

Bah humbug!,
Mike

farkas1 Echoes Senior Member Posts: 270	December Rain (POEM OF THE DAY) 11-30-2011 Nov 26, 2011 12:32:22 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by farkas1 on Nov 26, 2011 12:32:22 GMT -5 Hi Mike Thanks for the read and comment. Farkas1

Lisa Arnold Administrator Founder Belief is Power! Within a winter's shadow rests mourning's light"...the human soul cannot be permanently chained." - W.E.B. DuBois Believe in You! Posts: 16,456	December Rain (POEM OF THE DAY) 11-30-2011 Nov 27, 2011 6:42:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Nov 27, 2011 6:42:06 GMT -5 well-done, enjoyed you today, thanks for posting!
	dreams echo within...

farkas1 Echoes Senior Member Posts: 270	December Rain (POEM OF THE DAY) 11-30-2011 Nov 27, 2011 8:56:22 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by farkas1 on Nov 27, 2011 8:56:22 GMT -5 Hi Lisa Thanks for stopping by. Good luck with you're book. I hope you make a pile of money. Farkas1
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Lisa Arnold Administrator Founder Belief is Power! Within a winter's shadow rests mourning's light"...the human soul cannot be permanently chained." - W.E.B. DuBois Believe in You! Posts: 16,456	December Rain (POEM OF THE DAY) 11-30-2011 Nov 27, 2011 15:09:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Nov 27, 2011 15:09:23 GMT -5 Hello, you are very welcome for the kind words and thank you again for posting... thank you so much about my book, I am looking forward to it!
	dreams echo within...

johan Echoes Family Member Just me:The Watering Place of Good Peace can only be the long sleep of eternity. Posts: 4,464	December Rain (POEM OF THE DAY) 11-30-2011 Nov 28, 2011 8:47:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by johan on Nov 28, 2011 8:47:45 GMT -5 Always enjoy your poetry, good to see you posting my friend. Johan
	The Sad Sailor. Poetry by Johan (Andrew Shiston) can be found as a guest poet on the excellent site of writer and published poet JB Stillwater. www.jbstillwater.com Johan voted poet of the year 2007. My book 'A Bay of Skeletons' is now on sale at Author House My new book 'Diary of a Merchant Seaman' is now being published, out in the spring published by Casa De Snapdragon. JBStillwater (Jan

purplespirit Echoes Family Member Posts: 5,455	December Rain (POEM OF THE DAY) 11-30-2011 Nov 28, 2011 12:35:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by purplespirit on Nov 28, 2011 12:35:35 GMT -5 Beautiful poem and simply suiting to the season which may offer some extra time for dreams. Thank you! Ulla xx

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December Rain (POEM OF THE DAY) 11-30-2011 Nov 28, 2011 14:49:12 GMT -5

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Post by jbstillwater on Nov 28, 2011 14:49:12 GMT -5

Well you know I always enjoy your writing and this one was just wonderful, Farkas. I loved your third line extention and rhyme, very different and difficult to accomplish without taking the entire peice out of kilter. Yup, me too...my soul is already wandering back to the sea as it always does this time of year. Jan

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Lisa Arnold Administrator Founder Belief is Power! Within a winter's shadow rests mourning's light"...the human soul cannot be permanently chained." - W.E.B. DuBois Believe in You! Posts: 16,456	December Rain (POEM OF THE DAY) 11-30-2011 Nov 30, 2011 7:55:58 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Nov 30, 2011 7:55:58 GMT -5 again a most excellent job...ENJOY your award and many thanks to you for posting!
	dreams echo within...

Joy Echoes Family Member Posts: 510	December Rain (POEM OF THE DAY) 11-30-2011 Nov 30, 2011 11:25:28 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Joy on Nov 30, 2011 11:25:28 GMT -5 great poem! CONGRATS for POTD!

farkas1 Echoes Senior Member Posts: 270	December Rain (POEM OF THE DAY) 11-30-2011 Nov 30, 2011 12:34:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by farkas1 on Nov 30, 2011 12:34:53 GMT -5 Hi Lisa You honor me with the award. Thank you very much. Thank you all for and commenting. Farkas1