Listen to The Rain

My peace within my own living space was disrupted when the development plans for the land next door were scrapped.

Now, it's become a noisy wasteland, hosting weekly car races and even a makeshift nightclub. The constant racket is overwhelming – even the sound of people walking in the hallway is unbearable.

This wouldn't just bother anyone; my noise sensitivity, coupled with ASD and other mental health challenges, making it extremely anxiety-inducing.

In stark contrast, the sound of raindrops pattering on my window acts as a magical balm. As someone with noise sensitivity, I find repetitive sounds calming.

The rain becomes a source of comfort, a soothing white noise that grounds me in the midst of this chaos.

This, along with the rhythmic rumble of the midnight train passing by our house (we live near the railway too), provides a much-needed sense of peace in my otherwise overwhelming life.

listen to the rain

a symphony of

gentle distraction

a healing balm

for all our fears

in solitude

i find comfort

in its sound

a soothing melody

that surrounds me

as raindrops fall

worries fade away

leaving behind

a sense of calm and grace

the morning dew

a gentle reminder

that life is precious

a gift to be kinder

at midnight’s hour

the passing train’s

distant rumble

a faint refrain

it brings a hope

of a world beyond

a chance to break free

to make a change

lost in thought

staring at the ground

anxiety gripping me tight

like unwelcomed guest

but the rain’s rhythm

gently pulls me away

oh rain, oh train

won’t you take me far?

from this place

where discomfort

lingered on

I long for

peace of mind

but till then

the sound of rain

would help me cope

listen to the rain

a symphony of peace

a reminder

that the storm

will cease.

in solitude

i find hope

a promise

of better days

ahead

©Emika Oka

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Previously published on From The Corner of My Mind

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