Very little to do with the election, YAY!!

Hello everyone, with this being the evening before all the choas of the election.  And a sorry state of affairs that's been.  I thought I'd give you the opportunity to choose something entirely different.  Since, it's Monday, and I've had a busy day with lots of things to get accomplished, I thought I'd write about something easy.  In other words, something I've already done......years ago.  I don't present these poems to you because I'm looking for words of encouragement to continue with that sort of thing.  I haven't written poems in about 12 years.  They're older thoughts that just happen to still be relevant today.  These poems were actually a group of about 10 or so that was part of an assignment in English Comp I in college.  I wrote the poems and then wrote some sort of explanation as to what I was feeling when I wrote them and what they generally meant to me.  The funny part about it is, I received a B on the overall paper along with a note that said he enjoyed the explanations better than the poems themselves.  So, they're not "all that", but I like them and they did mean something to me then, just as they do now.  I hope they have something in them you can relate to.  If you'd like, leave a comment and tell me which one if either spoke to you.

Rain

The rain streamed down along my face.

Like a friend who betrayed, though no promises were made.

Each drop a reminder of tears already shed.

And the splash of the puddles are where my heart bled.

The drops are a mask of all our hidden pain.

And no one has to know the truth behind the rain.

Rain's Redemption

The sweet assurance of a rains soft whisper,

Enchants me with its simple and quiet nature.

As the rhythm lures me to dance with each drop,

It cleanses the scents of the dreams I'd forgot.

Each drop of moisture quenches my thirsty soul,

Like it softens the petals of a once dying rose.

The poems seem to be the same, but are two entirely different perspectives.  Two sides of possibly one story.  Did one in particular speak to you?  Tell me about it, I'd really love to hear.  In the spirit of these lousy commercials we've heard over the past year............My name is Patty and I approve this message.  Until next time, take care of each other and yourself.  Love, Patty