Dancing with Ephemeral Rain

  • NB: Inspired by something written by the talented and friendly poet Gretchen Leary and the rain still falling outside this minute

    Dancing with Ephemeral Rain

    The clouds up high begin to line the sky
    A silver sheet, spread far and wide
    I see the birds rush home, people take shelter
    A lone cat quickly rushes into an open window

    Then out of no where
    As if a magic trick
    A few single drops of water,
    Slip quietly to the earth

    Then there are more…
    As if a race had started,
    hundreds and thousands!
    No… a countless number!

    As they fall to the land,
    Things begin to get damp
    Puddles are made
    Trees bathe in the wet.

    Some hit the roofs
    From the buildings a plenty
    Creating a tune
    Like a symphony orchestra

    My hands tap and dance
    I feel part of the moment,
    Playing along to the rhythm…
    Creating something magnificent

    Then I feel like a dancer,
    On stage in front of the world!
    As the melody gets faster
    I being to spin, jump and twirl!

    I shut my eyes tight
    I feel so in tune
    As I gracefully prance
    Listening to the beauty.

    Then just as it had started,
    It slowly begins to fade
    I feel the need to take a bow…
    The left over dripping my applause

    My heart still racing,
    I take in breaths
    My big moment was over,
    I take another look out to the window

    I see the skies silver lining begin to part.
    Birds slowly return,
    A lone cat emerging from a window,
    Trees shimmering anew.

    Then I say out loud
    But to who I don’t know…

    What was it that just happened?
    Was it just some simple rain?
    Or was it something so miraculous and beautiful,
    That no words could ever explain…


    July 30th, 2012 | Matty Angel | 3 Comments |

About The Author

Matty is a 36 year old girl who is an Autistic Poet, Writer and Artist and lives alone in Christchurch New Zealand with a kitty! Matty has given many talks on autism and about being unique in a world that's often not accepting, Matty has also engaged with artist and worked on Art projects Matty usually works on an Art project at the same time as a writing one! This means posts can be a bit delayed!

3 Responses and Counting...

  • Helen 07.30.2012

    Wonderful! How very beautiful, Matty. Your words paint the picture so clearly, I can even feel it!

  • HappyComfort

    Great job Matty! Nicely done! 😀

  • Pip

    Stunning Matty I had a symphony of the sounds of rain, the trees in my head as I read it.
    I love it .
    It’s a standing ovation from the audience 🙂

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