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The dance of rain
on window pane, all misty grey
the dance of rain.
The first few drops, a slow pavane,
the lightning flash, a sky ballet,
to boom and crash, twirling away
the dance of rain
This poem is in response to Jane Dougherty’s poetry challenge. This week’s challenge was to write a Rondelet using the prompt “summer storm” and the photo above.
Dancing rain-sounds so joyful 🙂
🙂
Waiting, waiting for that dance of rain here in the Boston area!
I hope it arrives. We probably need rain here, too.
Today I read a lovely poem and learned what a pavane is. Thanks.
Awwww! Thank you very much!
You bring the photo to life.
Thank you, Ken. That’s very kind. 🙂
I think I’ll stand outside and read this to the sky. We could use some rain, and it’s such a beautiful poem that I think the sky might decide to give us rain in return for hearing it. 🙂
Oh thank you, Robin! I hope the sky answers you with a lovely rain dance. 🙂
I love how your dance imagery fits to the song-like form!
Thank you very much, Jennifer! 🙂
“sky ballet”–perfect. (K)
Thank you, Kerfe. 🙂
Lovely 🙂
Thank you, Janice. 🙂
A nice image
Thanks, Derrick.
Beautiful !
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Thank you very much !
This was a lovely way to salute rain and pirouette into a dance, building to a crescendo, Merril!
I really could sense the build up in your pretty rondelet poem. I would like to think of the beginning, tinkling sound of raindrops on a hummingbird feeder, then the slightly louder sound of pellets of rain on a windshield and the crashing of cymbals at the storm’s peak!
Can you tell I was in band for 8 years? 🙂
Thanks for the in-depth comment, Robin. I played piano and violin (very badly) in high school. Our daughters did all the musical stuff at school plus piano and voice lessons. . .
Well, I didnt say I was a good clarinetist, has ha!
I did feel I became more in tune with how the “waves” of music fit into our lives so well, Merril.
I like the “Peter and the Wolf” musical performance, with each character having a certain few notes to represent their character. 🙂
I always liked Peter and the Wolf. My sister and I used to play the record–the LP on a portable record player. 🙂
Lovely. You’ve captured many a memory I have of those first few moments before the deluge. Only piece missing was the mad dash to get those clothes off the line.
We’ll done.
Thanks, Janet. I’m glad you liked it.
Well, we’ve discussed laundry before, and I never hang mine out, so that wouldn’t be an issue for me. 😉
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I enjoyed the rhythmic reminders of the dance of rain as it comes.
Thank you, Anita. I appreciate your kind words.
You’re most welcome.
I love seeing the rain dance. You captured the image wonderfully=)
Thank you very much! 🙂