The Sting of November Rains
For the Mother Combs November Rains Challenge
For Mother Combs six-line, six word November Rain challenge:
The bitter sting of November rains
cannot distract me from the promise
that, as trees shed their leaves,
if my soul sheds its smile,
it will bloom again in Spring.
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Turns out I can't count either, since my six-line poem has only 5 lines. And no, I'm not changing it.
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First off, love your attitude to the line count. Secondly, five is all you needed, this was November.
I didn't even notice it only had 5 lines lol. I loved this poem though
Fan of your work! Keep it up- would love if we could support each others writing im Samuel- 📝
No matter, 6 lines, 5 or 14, you are a poet!!😊💕💜❤️💖
This is fantastic. Extremely lyrical.
so lovely
I love it! And haha its okay - you still did an amazing job on this poem even if it has 5 lines. There's absolutely nothing that needs to be changed about this <3
How did I not comment? Definitely read -Beautiful x
Stunning. That metaphor of leaves and a smile is genius.
I love the flow and beauty of this piece! It felt very soul-full. But most of all, I love the sass in the authors note at the end. The whole I miscounted and I'm not changing it because I love my work as is!! That's the most beautiful part to me! 💜
Ahhh, absolutely love this! Gorgeous poem with an incredibly beautiful and perfect message! Lovely, Cathy! 💫💞
beautiful
I loved this. What a beautiful sentiment.
Well, your math stinks, but I sure like your poetry!
Your sixth line can be: If I topple that boy over 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Loved your poem!
With or without six lines, it is a fabulous Fall & November nature poem. Very inspirational too!!!
I cannot imagine your soul ever shedding its smile, Cathy. But if it ever does, may your words here prove prophetic.
Nice one Cathy. I was all happy to post mine the other day and then realised it was seven lines long lol.. so I had to delete one! 😅
Perfect 🤩
Excellently captured Cathy. The passing of a season.
I really like this, you captured it wonderfully (But are you missing a line?)
oh, very lovely, Cathy My choices will be hard