I sat atop one of the large boulders
lining the seawall in the softly falling
rain of a late summer shower.
The waters of the bay reflected the dull
grey of the cloud shadowed sky, broken
only by the occasional sea gull drifting by.
The only sounds to reach my ears
were the slow rolling ripples gently
lapping against the rocky shore,
and the soft tinkling of sprinkling
rain drops into the depths of the
warm welcoming waters.
I watched mesmerized as individual
droplets struck the surface with a
resounding plink and witnessed the
formation of concentric circles joining
circles to form intricate but symmetrical
patterns across the expanse of rippling water,
even as it rolled toward the shore.
And in that moment,
on a boulder by the bay,
with rivulets of rain running
down my face,
I felt connected.
I felt just for that moment...
One with the boulder, with the rain
and the bay.
I felt at peace.
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Author:
Janice Mathis (Pseudonym) (
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Beautiful poem . Love your words ))
Thank you! I'm happy you enjoyed it! 🙂
i really like the picture you set for this scene. brilliant nature writing
Thank you so much for reading and your kind review!
Mesmerizing. I could see and feel this as I read your poem.
Thank you so very much! I'm glad I was able to convey the feeling of the moment!
Mesmerized is definitely the right word for this. A very atmospheric poem that transports you to the scene effortlessly. What is it about a body of water, the rain...
Thank you for reading and your most kind comments! I'm so happy you felt "transported" and I was able to convey the peace of the moment...what about water, indeed?
An immaculately written scene here GypsyLady.
I felt ever drop of rain, thus, I felt as if I was there.
Your wonderful poem re-tells the importance of the connection that humanity and nature should hold on to, thus, this piece of yours, is a very encouraging thought indeed!
Bravo, and I hope that all is well!
Thank you so very much for reading and your most encouraging and kind comments!
Much appreciated 🙂
Each of my five current reviewing predecessors have between them, already collectively just about said all of what I might have otherwise wanted to say ... I am so glad you found me & I felt compelled to reciprocate ......... I certainly hope you hang around a while ........ Oh' n welcome to MPS ......... Neville
Thank you, Neville! I do appreciate your reciprocity 😉 and your warm welcome. I'm glad I stumbled across this site, it seems to be a great place for like-minded people to share their passion for poetry.
Thank you so much for reading and you lovely comments! Much appreciated! 🙂
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