Roberta Compton Rainwater: Favorites

Fake

Jul 19 Roberta Compton Rainwater

Lynn Stillman

Fake

They speak in cliches.
Their kindnesses are for show.
People that I know.

May 29 Roberta Compton Rainwater

nivek

songs come and songs go
love remains
another song arrives

May 29 Roberta Compton Rainwater

nivek

to make a noise
pleasant not grating

something beautiful
despite all the uglyness

May 29 Roberta Compton Rainwater

nivek

given something to share
some given much more

a couple of fish
some small loaves of bread

rain dance

May 29 Roberta Compton Rainwater

nivek

rain dance

rain pitterpatters the window
unique, its very own song
heralding refreshing drink
rain dance, an end to thirst.

crescendo

May 29 Roberta Compton Rainwater

nivek

crescendo

making a joyful noise
voice raised up, crescendo
riding the air,
a heart fulfilled
a heart set free.