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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About the Creator
Mika Oka
Sharing her unique perspective on the world as a hearing-impaired autistic person with bipolar disorder despite the challenges.
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Comments (6)
I love the rain, too! The racket of loud voices the opposite.
Wow, everyone loves rain! Would you be able to write a poem about the Sun?
One of my favourite sounds is rain on leaves. A cosy cabin in the forest, far from city noises, with the rain coming down... heaven for me. I think you need to embed a link at the end?
This hit hard. This can also be linked to trauma, I always needed sounds (especially rain/raindrops) to help me sleep. Love your poem! 💌
My heart gets freezes when listen to the rain. It is heavenly. I love your poem.
Oh God, as a person with Misophonia and ASD, this would have been a nightmare for me. Hope things get better for you. Loved your poem!