Bloganuary: These Rains We Need And Need Them Not

these rains, we need and need them not--
for the rose, the corn, for the soil
but what of the hungry spider
that camps out, web weaves, then gargoyles

isn't her life worth something more too
these rains, we need and need them not
-- or the worm that braved the weather
to cocoon inside the rose knot

won't the rain its life's joy subdue
bringing woe, hard to subjugate
these rains, we need and need them not
for their thought of life is not death

but death's what they face after all
who's to shield them-- answer me that
darn the rain, their lives destroyeth
these rains, we need and need them not

© 2023 selmamartin.com

Written for WordPress January 7th Bloganuary prompt to write a short story or poem about rain. I hope I’m not too late.

Quatrain

A quatrain is a poetic term employed in a poem, a verse with four lines. Quatrains are
popular in poetry for their compatibility with different rhyme schemes and rhythmic patterns.

The rhyme scheme I chose is ABCB, making the poem a ballad quatrain of four stanzas
or an Eight–Syllable Line Quatrain.

Read more about quatrains from the Poetry Foundation’s Glossary of Poetic Terms.

Thanks for reading my poem today.

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This Post Has 19 Comments

ben Alexander January 8, 2023 Reply

very poignant, Selma <3

~David
1. Selma Martin January 10, 2023 Reply
  
  David, dearest. I appreciate you saying. Bless you. Happy New Year.
  1. ben Alexander January 11, 2023 Reply
    
    💛
Sadje January 8, 2023 Reply

How true.
1. Selma Martin January 10, 2023 Reply
  
  Thanks, dear Sadje. Hope the rains don’t affect you in your area. Blessings.
rajkkhoja January 8, 2023 Reply

Amazing & really true.
So interested short story.
1. Selma Martin January 10, 2023 Reply
  
  Thanks, Raj. blessings and may you be spared rain this season. xoxo
memadtwo January 8, 2023 Reply

Water, like all elements, both nourishes and destroys. You’ve conveyed this well. (K)
1. Selma Martin January 10, 2023 Reply
  
  Thanks, K. Water… we need it!
Ingrid January 9, 2023 Reply

I can identify with your mixed feelings about rain!
1. Selma Martin January 10, 2023 Reply
  
  Rain in the winter is not welcomed. I much prefer snow. Yes, please. Bless you.
Cindy Georgakas January 9, 2023 Reply

nicely done Selma.. we’re swimming in water here .. but I’m not complaining .. in Cali, it’s soooo needed❣️
1. Selma Martin January 9, 2023 Reply
  
  Blessings from above, the rains then. Perfect. May this year bring you all you need. XoXo
  1. Cindy Georgakas January 9, 2023 Reply
    
    Thanks Selma and to you too! 💗
2. Selma Martin January 10, 2023 Reply
  
  Swimming, Cindy? And you need it? Then please, let it rain. Rain is a blessing. xoxo
  1. Cindy Georgakas January 11, 2023 Reply
    
    Lots of it here right now.. pics on my Mon. post.. 💞
Cheryl, Gulf Coast Poet January 10, 2023 Reply

Thoughtful, well-written poem, Selma. With many events in nature and in life, there are winners and losers. If we are among the lucky ones, we need to be thankful and extend empathy and compassion to those adversely affected. <3 Charming photos!
1. Selma Martin January 10, 2023 Reply
  
  I so agree with your words, Cheryl. we are thankful. Thanks for liking that cute photo. I like it too. xoxo blessings.
Conny January 14, 2023 Reply

My relationship with rain is an ambiguous one too Selma! I love how this poem makes me think about rain beyond its effect on myself.