deep night rain hammers
outside on the old tin roof —
blossoms arising
—
I drove home from work after midnight last night. It was my son’s eighth birthday. The cake from his celebration that I had missed sat half-eaten on the counter, surrounded by cards from his grandparents.
I haven’t had the time to capture poems and words lately, even as small snippets of them have run through my mind, my days. As I crawled into bed next to my wife last night, I heard the spring rain outside. For a moment, clarity.
bussokuseki 
Beautiful moments of clarity….must grab them and appreciate them. Lovely. 🙂
There just aren’t too many things on this earth that sound more relaxing and lovely as a gentle rain falls while you’re under a tin roof. 😀
Hi, thank you busso 🙂
The juxtaposition of rain hammering tin and blossoms arising is perfect.
Thank you, Nancy, for reading and taking the time to comment – it is a gift. It is funny how sometimes the juxtaposition can be so perfect… Be well~
summer rain and train whistles are two of my favorite nighttime sounds 🙂
Reading your poetry is a real treat for me. Thank you. 🙂
Thank you so much for reading and for sharing your thoughts – it means a great deal. Be well~
Seems perfect for this season. Happy birthday to your boy. Happiness of the coming warmth to you.
Thank you, Matthew, as always.
Beautiful. I always admire your sense of perspective.
Thank you, Papa, much appreciated.
I liked the humanness of this, and the little story that went with the poem was so special. Thanks for your truth. Warmly, Tasha
Than you as well, Tasha, for sharing the moment.
As always… life is what you write (so well). Be well Bussokuseki.
Chris
Thank you, my friend.
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Thank you for the visit and the compliment – I will check out your site. Be well~