A Dark Rain Falls

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by Ryan

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Published: 18-Feb-2013

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I take my chance with the rain outside,
Cooler than the emotion that I must hide,
Walking through the brisk night air,
Feeling the wind brushing my hair.

How I wish that I could hold you,
Lighten the many shades of blue,
Shake my head to kill this pain,
And purge my mind of this dark rain.

These thoughts, I know, can never be,
You've always been too young for me,
Still, I lie awake deep into night,
For I have not the strength to fight.

I know a child like you can never know,
These tender words I cannot show,
I hope you never know these shades of blue,
You'll always have someone to say "I love you."

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Arachnophile

A lovely poem! In four stanzas you said a great deal, conveyed considerable emotion. How wrenching! That's quite an accomplishment. Well done.

englishperv

Beautiful metaphors. What a sweet expression of the forbidden love/lust. Many of us understand every nuance in this poem!

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