Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

This is a lovely Compound word poem Debi. Staring with the threat of rain and ending with a colourful rainbow. A great choice of compound word, gave you plenty of scope. Nicely done
Cheers
Valda

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 09-Oct-2023

Hi Valda,
Thank you for your kind comments. I'm glad you enjoyed this verse.
Have a wonderful week.
Debi

Comment from Sanku

Excellent

This is quite an interesting form. You have chosen the word 'rain' and came out with brilliant result .Different stages of rain. from the promise to final rainbow.. a good entry for the club event..

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 09-Oct-2023

Hi Sanku,
Thank you for the kind comments about the writing and the form. I appreciate the encouragement.
Have a wonderful week.
Debi

Comment from Iza Deleanu

Exceptional

Wow, Debi, your poem is so real, I felt the rain on my skin and I went through every stage of your rain composition. Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings.

 Comment Written 04-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 04-Oct-2023

Hi Iza Deleanu,
Thank you for the amazing six stars. Even more, thank you for the comments and you reaction to the poem. You made my day!
Have a wonderful week.
Debi

Comment from harmony13

Excellent

The author's words give a wonderful appreciation for rain! Lately there
has been so many storms and flooding I am glad to see how this author
brought out the positives of rain! The poem flows and connects well. The
last stanza was wonderful and yes, rainbows bring delight!
Great Poem, Debi!

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 04-Oct-2023

Hi harmony13,
I?m glad you enjoyed the poem and I appreciate the encouraging comments about the writing.
It?s too bad the weather can?t even out. We?ve had drought and water restrictions for a few years and others have floods.

Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

Hi Debi,
This is a good post for the club. It describes the life of a thunderstorm well and leaves strong images and sounds.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Have a great rest of the day and week.
Joan

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Oct-2023

Hi Joan,
Thank you for the great analysis and good wishes.
Have a wonderful week.
Debi

reply by dragonpoet on 03-Oct-2023

Don't mention it, Debi.
Joan

Comment from Daylily

Excellent

I enjoyed encountering this new poetic form which you have demonstrated so beautifully. Rain is one of my favorite things (it was even the name of my first horse). Sun showers are also a favorite H2o category--as well as snow.

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Oct-2023

Hi Daylily,
Thank you for the encouraging comments. I like that your horse was named Rain. I usually name my horses for music, but like your choice.
Have a great week.
Debi

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

Thank you for sharing this club entry with us. We got some rain while I was on vacation but not nearly enough to get us out of the severe drought category. We are still on water usage restrictions. I enjoyed reading, especially because it was about rain. Besides it's a good poem.

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Oct-2023

Hi barbara.wilkey,
Thank you for the kind words.
We've been in drought for a few years now. Crossing fingers that the coming winter brings lots of snowpack in the mountains and rain to the valleys. Hope your water situation improves, too.
Have a wonderful week.
Debi

Comment from nancy_e_davis

Exceptional

Well done! I like this, debi. It's certainly different isn't it.
Yes, that is often the way a storm develops, and it does it's thing then leaves us with the colorful goodbye of a Rainbow. We had one of those on Saturday. Lots of rain this year. Nancy:)

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Oct-2023

Hi Nancy,
I am honored by the six stars for this little poem. It was a form I hadn't seen before so I thought I'd give it a try. Thank you for the encouraging analysis.
Have a great week.
Debi

Comment from Eleri

Excellent

This seems to be a quite complicated poetic form but you seem to have managed it well. The subject matter really works in this form and I like the way you have told the story of rain from beginning to end. I think that rain puddles should be two words not one though.
Eleri

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Oct-2023

Hi Eleri,
Thank you for the excellent analysis of the theme and the form. Yes, 'rain puddles' is typically two words but I took poetic license so it fit the requirements of the form. The example given in the prompt did it with several words to fit the form so I followed suit.
I appreciate the encouragement. Have a great week.
Debi

Comment from Pam (respa)

Exceptional

-Nice artwork and presentation, Debi.
-You did a good job with the form and topic.
-Effective imagery, rhyme, and compound words.
-The poem flows well like the "sweet rainfall."
-The progression is also excellent as you
tell the story of this rainstorm.
-The ground was "cracked and dry"
but a raindrop fell. The rain intensified
and puddles formed on the ground that had been dry.
-A very good concluding verse with the appearance of the rainbow.
-Well done. I enjoyed reading it. It is an interesting form.

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Oct-2023

Hi Pam,
Thank you for the unexpected and welcome six stars. I appreciate the detailed analysis including specific word usage. I'm glad you liked it.
Have a wonderful week.
Debi

reply by Pam (respa) on 03-Oct-2023

You are very welcome and deserving, Debi. I plan to try this form. It is something different.