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Within The Rain
[quatern]
Within the rain is my comfort,
From the raging that singles out
A nobody such as myself,
Giving me all of the honor.
In the storm’s cold, wet baptism,
Within the rain is my comfort,
With my Lord in the dark runoff
Who is all steadfast as my strength.
And will giveth life to the land,
Molding thus, shaping from the fires.
Within the rain is my comfort,
Blessing seeds and I with rebirth.
I praise His deep voice in thunder
Which courses from the sky to me.
Embracing heart & soul, the way
Within the rain is my comfort.
Within the rain is my comfort,
From the raging that singles out
A nobody such as myself,
Giving me all of the honor.
In the storm’s cold, wet baptism,
Within the rain is my comfort,
With my Lord in the dark runoff
Who is all steadfast as my strength.
And will giveth life to the land,
Molding thus, shaping from the fires.
Within the rain is my comfort,
Blessing seeds and I with rebirth.
I praise His deep voice in thunder
Which courses from the sky to me.
Embracing heart & soul, the way
Within the rain is my comfort.
Published 28th Feb 2019
Author's Note
My first attempt at the Quatern form: in this case, 8-syllables each line, and no rhyme scheme.
All writing remains the property of the author. Don't use it for any purpose without their permission.
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28th Feb 2019 1:49pm
I love this. i love Rain. This is poetry. beautiful.
"Within the rain is my comfort."
indeed.
"Within the rain is my comfort."
indeed.
28th Feb 2019 2:48pm
My thanks to you cold fusion poet, who has such warmth within. And the Reading List is something that always makes me want to hold onto something as I sit... if I wasn't already sitting.
And me too, I've always loved the rain. You and I, I suspect neither of us lives where we ever get to see much of it. Except lately here on the Pacific west coast.
And me too, I've always loved the rain. You and I, I suspect neither of us lives where we ever get to see much of it. Except lately here on the Pacific west coast.
28th Feb 2019 9:24pm
Bravo on your first quatern, Kathy! I found it to be prayer-like, devotional, even. I have always found the rain a comforting occurrence - it forces the world to break and slow down.
This is a form I haven't braved yet ( I think Jade intimidates me ). But I do have one in the works I've been fiddling with.
Again, well-done. 📝🏆
This is a form I haven't braved yet ( I think Jade intimidates me ). But I do have one in the works I've been fiddling with.
Again, well-done. 📝🏆
2nd Mar 2019 4:14am
Dear Ahavati, I'm grateful you found my effort worthwhile... and the RL addition is such an unexpected joy.
I would love to see how your first attempt is faring but I know it's a very personal think - it certainly was for me. And as you, I'm filled with anticipation to see the final casting.
My very best <3
I would love to see how your first attempt is faring but I know it's a very personal think - it certainly was for me. And as you, I'm filled with anticipation to see the final casting.
My very best <3
Anonymous
1st Mar 2019 11:08pm
Oh my gosh, Kathy, that is a beautiful quatern. You're just a fantastic writer.
I hope you're doing well. Haven't talked to you in a while.
Keep writing, it's so fantastic.
Your friend,
Matthew.
I hope you're doing well. Haven't talked to you in a while.
Keep writing, it's so fantastic.
Your friend,
Matthew.
Hello Matthew, I've seen you around the last several times I've been here but I simply figured you had your hands full elsewhere. And thank you for your comment. But goodness, I'm just a simple poet. I'd been reading published quaterns here onsite by several members, and decided to give it a try.
I'll need to log off soon so I'll end this. You take care and put a face back on your avatar. :)
Kathy
I'll need to log off soon so I'll end this. You take care and put a face back on your avatar. :)
Kathy
Anonymous
2nd Mar 2019 5:16am
Thanks Kath, it's so good to hear from you, and you're not just a simple writer, you're amazing!
Take care,
Matthew.
Take care,
Matthew.
4th Mar 2019 5:56pm
5th Mar 2019 6:38am
Thank you, TIG, and yes, the content - that's what is most important to me. This was just a way to see if I could stretch and manage the form. I'm glad you stopped by to read the piece.
