All night long I sat up listening to the sky
breaking herself into the day
clapping,moans, and thunderous -bay
causing me to wake, I stood outside
about half- a while,
listening to the sky pray.
eeking,and sinking heavy
emanations abundantly -full
smiling-rain,
fragrantly , she smelled like roses
picked after -thorns,
she smelled familiar like I knew her,
rain has descendants – tribal lessons on-the-go
on sidewalks you dare not be a child at heart and pass
concrete puddles, splashing into the green-glass,Β
beatitudes of leaks to bless your home,
of wet wood, and floors to drip
O’ you thirsty soul
you will sing -showers of blessings
even me, let some drops now fall on me
A Poet's Vision 
Oh, wow, Krissy. I just love this poem so much. I think this has got to be my favourite piece of yours to date. It’s so beautiful and conjures up many lovely visions. I love the sound of rain falling, and even more, I love the smell of the rain as it hits the earth. There’s something really special and sort of comforting about it. Thanks for writing and sharing this lovely piece. Xx β€ β€
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thank you so much Ellie, truly appreciate that- so kind…ππππΏππππ
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I love the tribal beats of the rain. This is deep: “listening to the sky pray” is a metaphorical sensation my friend. Yes ma’am this is indeed a celebration of the beatitudes of blessings we experience. Awesome poem Krissy!!! π¦πβπ§β
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thank you so much my sistah always so encouraging πππΏπππππππ
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Honey chile, you make it so easy to do! You’re welcome as always! ππππ¦πΊπ₯°π¦ π€
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Beautiful. this month has been wonderful. I hope it is only “half-a-while” and that we will be seeing frequent though not quite so much poetry in May.
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right my thoughts -we are on the same waves ππππ
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Really moving, Krissy, and so filled with beautiful images. I’m particularly taken with “I stood outside / about half a-while” and “beatitudes of leaks.” The singing at the beginning and end of the video–perfect!
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thank you so much
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thank you so much what an honor!
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I felt the notes and prayer in this beautiful piece. Creative use of language such as “rain has descendants”. Congratulations Krissy.
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thank you so much that means a lot ,blessings to you Gloria ππππ
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so so very beautiful Krissy.. Your words on the page and on screen amaze me every time..
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thank you so much what an honor to be among you-such amazing poets ! ππππππ
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Goodness, how gorgeous. And the video you made– it was already complete as is, but the video took it to a whole other level. Wow. Thanks for sharing your creative soul with me. Amazing, really. I bless you.xoxo
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thank you so much what an honor to be among all of you amazing poets πππππππ
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you’ve no idea how much of an honor it is for me to be here in this moment with YOU. Stay blessed and keep sharing your lovely gift of words with us. I wish you miracles. xoxo
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aw, your words have touch my little soul thank you so much hugs and miracles right back -atcha! πππππππ
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Congratulations! You gave us some beautiful images.
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thank you so much Sonia truly means a lot ππππππwhat an honor
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Congratulations on being featured! I’m so happy for you!
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thank you so much, wow what an honor! xoxoxo ππππππππ»ππΏπ
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Congratulations, Krissy! I absolutely love this piece and your work generally. I’ve just been waiting for you to be featured. I adore the sounds and smells of rain, and you’ve captured them so well here. I love your luscious use of echoing vowel sounds (in many of your poems, not just this one). Here’s to rain and this beautiful ode to it, from one rainy city-dweller to another!
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aw thank you so much, Alana yes we know rain in the city- all to wellπππππππππ
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thank you kindly for the feature, xoxoxo
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Krissy, Congratulations!
I’m honoured to be sharing the ‘featured’ space with you. Love your poem. In fact, as I’m on holiday for a few days and my writing time is carved out haphazardly, I try to write my poem and then visit others to ensure I don’t miss out on the day’s posting.
What made me smile warmly is the fact that you’ve used ‘drip’ and ‘sidewalk’ in your poem and those images have been in me all day long today. We must be singing the same poetic music in our own corners of the world.
Love your poem, especially this: “rain has descendants β tribal lessons on-the-go”
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Oh thank you so much, for sharing your beautiful words with me. I feel that same Arti , it was truly an honor to share that moment with you. We are truly riding those song waves together. Enjoy your Holiday, and this featured made it all the better -cheers to that! ππππππππππ
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