2:22 AM
Dancing in the Downpour
The bones are tired,
but the will is strong -
unbending like the mountain
who stood witness to millions of sunrises
promised to a wuthering sky.
Lightning cracks,
but rain smooths away the damage,
a refreshing dip into the tears of angels.
Oh, how I love the rain!
To feel alive beneath its fall
is a gift toward my rise -
ascension of an indomitable will
born of wars fought in darkness,
only now just seeing the beauty
of the sinking suns.
Night beckons sleep,
but dreams beckon curiosity -
the creative soul
of one whose tired bones
have found joy dancing
in the downpour.
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This was just entered into the Happiness and Light Unofficial Challenge! Let's see how it does! - 11/25/2025
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Amanda Starks
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Well anyone who knows me well will know that I am a pluviophile through and through. I could smell the petrichor and tension lift reading this. Sublime and inspirational. Thank you Amanda lassie for entering. I am now reading the entries and trying to catch up with John. Which means we should have the results this week. Loved this though
A lovely take on the challenge, especially “ Night beckons sleep, but dreams beckon curiosity - the creative soul of one whose tired bones have found joy dancing in the downpour.”💖
This is quite inspirational! Loved it.
Astounding. Your imagery is so compelling!! [4/5]
I LOVE IT