rain falls in the night
I rise to sit and listen
a cup of coffee
with the windows open
many of the best things
in my life arose from
the losses and hardest years
rain falls in the night
new writing flows
from many pages
shredded and feels right
rain falls in the night
how I love to learn
and try to understand
God gave us our minds
and our hearts too
now I know
rain falls in the night …
I found this quite calming. Perhaps it’s the repetition. Lovely piece.
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Dear Misky, Thank you, your comment means a lot to me. Ellen
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I love, love, love this poem.
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Dear RuthAnn, Thank you. I will reread your words often! Ellen
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Ellen, that is POETRY!
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My dear friend Margaret, THANK YOU! So lovely to read your comment this morning. Hope you got some rain too. Ellen
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beautiful! Reblogging this! 🙂
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Dear Susan, Thank you. I am honored you reblogged my poem! Ellen
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Reblogged this on LightWriters and commented:
A delight to have discovered Eleen Grace Olinger’s writing and blogs…Enjoy!
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Beautiful! Rain does fall in the night, and dawn does come, doesn’t it?
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Dear Ted, Yes, “dawn does come.” Took me awhile to learn that deep-down. And when I don’t know, someone else will remind me! Grateful, Ellen
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Wonderful, Ellen. There has been a storm brewing all night last night after an absolutely gorgeous day that brought many disappointments. Between the pressure of the coming storm and all the thoughts running through my mind I couldn’t sleep a wink all night long but rose, curled up in my recliner and half awake/half asleep spent the night contemplating the events of the day. Each disappointment I brought into my prayers. Each time I came to know that a lot more work had to be done in each area. Today I am extremely tired … but know that sleep will come … and strength will come… and my faith in GOD’s guidance and love will not fail. I can’t do any of it without his strengthening comfort.
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Dear Merrill, Hope you are able to rest today. I’ve also had those nights in a recliner, and then the great fatigue. May you feel God’s strength and comfort. Thank you for your kind thoughts, as always, Ellen
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It seemed such a coincidence to find your poem here … and you really captured the feeling perfectly.
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Love this one, Ellen! Rain can be seen from many different angles.
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Dear Patti, Thank you! So true about seeing rain from many angles. Because of a smaller amount of rain yesterday morning, I knew the soil could absorb the greater amount in the night. Our wheelbarrow is full of water. So I’m also thinking of how my heart needs to be prepared to receive more of God’s blessings…Ellen
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Wonderful.
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Dear Judy, Thank you, as always, Ellen
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I love when it rains, especially at night, i love to hear the droplets falling, it relaxes me, soothing my heart and soul…and writing comes so easy because of the rains romantic melodies! Thanks Ellen for the awesome write!
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Dear Wendell, You are very kind! Blessings always, Ellen
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Ellen, this is truly eloquent, and beyond–God bless you–love,Caddo
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Dear Caddo, Thank you. Blogging and writing are surely a life by faith. I think of one post, and wonder how to follow it, and then a gift is given. And OK too for others to see the growth process. Love and blessings to you and everyone, Ellen
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A wonderful work, Ellen!
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Dear Tracy, Thank you for your kind words! We just had more rain. Ellen
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so true Ellen – out of adversity (however painful and awful) I have often written my best work…
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Thank you for your kind comment. Blessings, Ellen
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Dear Ellen, This is a beautiful poem. I agree with Misky: very calming. Thank-you, as always, for sharing with us!
~Collleen
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Dear Colleen, Thank you for your kind words! Blessings, Ellen
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This poem from Ellen is beyond beautiful–I hope you’ll visit her lovely blog, as it is rich with the fragrance of blessing! love, Caddo
(Note from Ellen: from a past reblog)
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Dear Caddo, Thank you. I’ve met wonderful people through your blog too. Love to you and everyone, Ellen
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Beautifully written truth, Ellen! While we’re going through those hardest times, we may not be able to accept this, so we must tuck it away in our hearts, until we have the strength to embrace it and rejoice in it.
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Dear Maria, Thank you! So true what you say–some of the poems that seem to write themselves are years in the making. Blessings, Ellen
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Yes! Refined in the fire.
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This is lovely and soothing, Ellen, beautiful poem~
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Dear Lauren, Thank you so much. I’m happy you enjoyed the poem, Ellen
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Very good! I don’t know if you get into the awards on WordPress or not, but I nominated your blog for an award– More info can be found here: http://fictionalmachines.wordpress.com/2012/07/30/versatile-blogger-award-nomination/
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Dear J. E. Lattimer, Thank you! I’m not able to accept your kind award, but I am truly honored by your nomination. Blessings, Ellen
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Found you through Caddo Veil. Such a splendid poem, Ellen. You have gained a follower!
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Thank you! So kind of you and thanks to Caddo too. Blessings, Ellen
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