Rain
Ribbons of light streaming down
implant moist kisses
on earth’s trembling mouth.
The green land, the green land
standing tall and crouching under…
the land that reaches for the sun
is stretching fingers to the rain.
Greens and golds
evidence the fertility of the mold…
Rain is a vibrant impregnation.
Published about 1966 in Nos Plumes,
Buffalo Gap High School Literary Magazine, by Cheryl Nicholson
Copyright© 2020 by Cheryl Batavia
Gulf Coast Poet 
The opening verse took my breath away Cheryl ♥️
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Radhiksa. thank you for your kind comment. I am glad you like the poem. Stay safe and be happy. Cheryl
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//Greens and golds
evidence the fertility of the mold…
Rain is a vibrant impregnation//
Love these lines.
Great post.👌
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Thank you, Murali, for your kind comment. I am glad you like my poem. Stay safe and happy. Cheryl
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What a beautiful poem, so impactful in its descriptions 💫
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Thank you, Hannah! I was about seventeen when I wrote that poem. I reconstructed it from memory this morning. I am so glad you enjoyed it! Cheryl
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This is a lovely poem, a positive beautiful piece. Indeed, no one beat the beat the beauty of nature.💙💙
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Thank you, Riya, for your kind comment. Take care. Cheryl
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The poem is beautiful. I can feel the words as the way they are written. Can imagine the same ❤
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Kritika, I am so pleased that you like “Rain.” Thank you for your wonderful comment. Be safe and happy. Cheryl
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You too be safe and happy. 🤗💕
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Being one of your earlier works, the structure and the imagery generated by “Rain” is outstanding. I especially love the closing line … “Rain is a vibrant impregnation.” Masterfully crafted …
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Thank you, 3 Bones for your thoughtful and generous comment. You made my day! All the best, Cheryl
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