You remember it rained
That day in July
I saw a foreboding
Obsidian sky
Temptation like lighting
Striking the core
Of a heart surrendered
Just days before
It drowned in desire
That fateful day
Only petrichor remained
After ardors decay
This soul laments
Your fleeting goodbye
You remember it rained
That day in July
“You cannot save people, you can only love them.” – Anais Nin
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Stunning poem Lola. I love how you’ve managed to capture the sense of smell, which triggers all sorts of memories. Beautifully heartbreaking from the first word to the last, the repeat is wonderful. The Nin quote is so good, and so true.~ Please enjoy the rest of your day, take care. Mia
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Thank you for your lovely comments Mia. I have been in the process of a long distance move and have been piecing this together for awhile. I’d like to believe the heartbreak of indifference could be soothed by the comforting smell after a much needed rain. I’d love to bottle it…lol. Enjoy your evening and the rest of your week – Lola
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You’re welcome Lola. I want to wish you the best with your move. If you can find a way to bottle it, there’s definitely be a market for it. Please enjoy your evening too and the rest of your week. Take good care. ~ Mia
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Thank you Mia! π
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When I think of you Lola, I tend to think of music but you also craft such beautiful poetry. I will touch base soon
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You honor me with your lovely words. Music and poetry will be forever entwined for me…xo
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Quite beautiful, Lola! Well done!
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Thank you for your lovely comment and for stopping by. – Lola
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You’re welcome!
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This is gorgeous writing Lola. β€
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Thank you Elizabeth!! I hope you have a great weekend! – Lola
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I wish the same for you!
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Many years ago after an intense experience had a great dream where after many other things,I saw a great thunderstorm approaching and given the name of the smell of rain over earth, took me quite a while to find a word for it.
Thank you, great poem. π
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts and your lovely comments. I love the smell after a much needed rain. Have a wonderful weekend!! – Lola
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That quote is so damn good (Y)
What a Lovely ballad Lola…u have a serene touch to it…wonderful π
Keep writing….take care
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Thank you for your lovely words. Writing is such a pleasure and I will continue until I can no longer breathe…You take care as well. – Lola πΊ
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pleasure π
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So poignant! Beautiful β€
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Thank you Nathalie!! I hope you have a lovely weekend!! – Lola πΊ
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