It’s about learning to dance in the rain.”
– Vivian Greene
Original digital surreal art: “Not Quite Rain” by: rob kistner © 9/21/23
M oments of not-quite-rain
approach easy and still
a gentle breeze blows
wafting sweet petrichor
tantalizes the nose
but should bad weather come
and there be not-quite-love
tears will cloud your eyes
turbulence dash your heart
as storm clouds split ink skies
Original digital surreal art: “Sky Fury”
by: rob kistner © 9/21/23
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rob kistner © 9/19/23
Poetry at: dVerse
Poetry at: Poets & Storytellers
This next song, “Bad Weather”, was written by Paul Cotton. Paul was initially a member of Illinois Speed Press. Paul then moved on to Poco to replace Jim Messina, who had left to join Kenny Loggins in Loggins & Messina. Both versions of his wonderful song follow here:
Such a shift in weather from the first to the second stanza. I specially like the scent of this part:sweet wafting petrichor.
Dramatizes climate change… 🙂
I like how you’ve taken the song title as a springboard into your flamenca, Rob. The moment before rain is magical. I also like the turn from a gentle breeze and ‘sweet wafting petrichor’ to tears and turbulence. A beautiful metaphor for love.
Thank you Kim. I was inspired by the two songs ””Not Quite Rain“ snd “Bad Weather”.
Wow, the mood shift between the stanzas in outstanding! Love what you did here.
Thank you Miriam… 🙂
Weather and emotions, you mingle them well.
Thank you Jane, very much… 🙂
I esp love the “not-quite-love” reference. We all know it.
Flamenca Perfecta, RK. Thanks
Thank you Ron. Yes, that limbo of not-quite-love can have an impact that runs the gamut from confused irritating frustration, to devastating broken heart. I been there my friend, in my past. The lady ran a decorative plant service. She would place and upkeep beautiful plants in my home theater showrooms back in the 80’s. We were a handsome, seemingly well matched couple. I was curious, she was curious — but she wouldn’t probe deeper. I just gave up exasperated with the situation. Felt played. A year later I met my Kathleen — so fate blessed me. 🙂
That last line is killer.
Thank you Mel! 🙂
There is swift change between the beauty of a gentle rain and the storm. Whether you reference climate change or love the mood is felt.
Thank you True. 🙂 Good catch my friend. Direct focus love, with indirect allusion to climate change.
I’m particularly struck in this post by the digital art – love it! (both pics) – and also enjoyed the way the poem expresses it in another way.
Thank you Rosemary, very much. 🙂
This is so poignant! Life is full of raging storms that threaten our peace, we mustn’t let turbulence dash our hearts.
Thank you so very much Sanaa