Rain Fever
The heavens opened again
Rain washed over a monotone sky
spilled over roofs, rattled downspouts –
a death knell chattered in another room
Heaven’s doors opened, and you can hear
a tone deaf angel playing an electric guitar
Angels, in white polyester suits
They’re dancing to Staying Alive
or Stairway to Heaven on the head of a pin.
The tune doesn’t matter
Rain and remorse sound the same
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Nice! Who knew the angels were Bee Gees fans? 😏
Who knew, indeed! Thanks Kevin.🌹
Beautifully melds melancholy with playful, unexpected imagery — echos of loss disguised as weather.
Thank you for giving rain—and emotion—such vivid, unexpected life.
Wow! Wonderful imagery and rhythm.
I laughed out loud at parts, then big sigh at the end. So true.
Love “a tone deaf angel playing an electric guitar”
Love: spilled over roofs, rattled downspouts –
a death knell chattered in another room
a tone deaf angel playing an electric guitar
There is so much “good stuff” in this poem, and every single word earns its keep in the poem. Thank you for sharing!