Near but far (IP)

By Rhiannonw

Tue, 01 May 2012
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10 comments
 

I’m snug and cosy in my bed,
and smug not to be outside instead
– the rain is pattering and battering
windows and trees,
and I hug my knees,
shiver and grin,
– it’s nice to be in,
warm in bed, instead
of out in that pouring, roaring rain.

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Comments

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
I love the sound of the rain pitter-pattering on my window when I'm in bed, Rhiannon. There is nothing cosier, and this lovely poem recreates that. Must be the child in me...as in all of us, I think;-) Tina

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on
It was that child-hood memory that came to me, and I think it was the reason that I also liked the hot water tank gurgling in my room! I'm glad you enjoyed, and thank you for telling me! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Denzella on
Hello Rhiannonw, This is a really sweet poem with a great rhyming scheme. Very atmospheric too as well as lovely images. Thoroughly enjoyed especially as I can hear the rain on my windows right at this moment. Thanks for this. Moya
 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on
Thank you, Moya, yes this recent rain brought back memories in the night for me too, though I wasnt awake long. thank you for the comment, and hope you've had a bit more sleep now. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by TVR on
Yes, Rhiannonw, I have to admit thet I felt the cosiness of being wrapped-up in bed while the rain pitter-patters against the window. Loved it! Trev

TVR

Submitted by Rhiannonw on
Thank you, Trev — glad you enjoyed the dry and the verse! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Sooz006 on
I sometimes think of my bed as a special friend. This poem made me appreciate my bed. Thanks for posting.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! Warm and dry, with bright light at hand is nice in bad weather! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Rhiannon

I enjoyed this, and can understand how you were feeling when you wrote it. I quite like the sound of rain, and it relaxes me when I am trying to get to sleep, as my bedroom is under the roof, so I do get a lot of rain noise.

Jean

Jean Day

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Jean. It is soothing, isn't it? Rhiannon