Only heroes blessed with pain
Continue searching through the rain
For their loved ones lost somewhere
Finding rest on gifts of prayer.
Best of all the search is slow.
The other must decide to show
And meet him in that pouring rain
Where they may reconcile again.
Linked to dVerse Poetics. Amaya hosts and the prompt is to write a poem inspired by “a piece of music that has made you shed tears” . I am sure all of us have many to choose from. I picked Kentucky Rain sung by Elvis Presley and written by Eddie Rabbitt and Dick Heard. Here is a video with lyrics:
Poetry, Short Prose and Walking 
Oh the rain… what a sorrowful weight it can be… maybe remembering trenches.
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Thank you, Bjorn!
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The rhythm of your poem matches the rhythm of the song, Frank! I love the idea of reconciliation in the pouring rain.
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I am glad the rhythm matched. Thank you, Kim!
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Rain, mist or torrent, life giver and heaven’s waterfall; as some of us have stood weeping in the rain, soaked to the bone, broken like a dry twig.
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Thank you, Glenn!
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Really interesting series of images!
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Thank you, Nathan!
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As per your amazing grace with rhythm Frank, this is lovely.
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Thank you, Linda!
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That song reminds me of my brother-in-law, Kenny, who loved all Elvis music and movies. Your poem goes so well with it.
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Thank you, Crystal!
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If there is hope of reconciliation then perhaps a happy ending. But until then, yes, so much sorrow. Gotta love Elvis…
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There may be reconciliation. Thank you, Margaret!
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That second stanza is great. Rarely is it mentioned how slow the process of reconciliation most often is. Yes. A dirge in the rain for miles and miles…
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It can go on and on. Thank you for the prompt, Amaya!
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I love this Frank! You words are such great images of searching through the pain and never quite finding… Grief takes a long time to work its way through. Love the music
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Thank you, Dwight!
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Elvis is peerless in singing these kinds of songs. Can there be a hero without tragedy? Your poem brings the question to me. Wonderful writing.
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Thank you, Jade!
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You are welcome, Frank.
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The rain seems so mournful and full of grief, yet fitting for the possible reconciliation, a washing of grief perhaps.
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Thank you!
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Pleasure
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Separation can be hard to reconcile. Your words help to understand how it can be possible.
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Thank you, Ken!
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rain can bring grief or sanctuary, lovely writing Frank and great song!
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Thank you, Kate!
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welcome
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Rain and Clouds my Birthday Gift
of Sleep Tomorrow For Light’s Relief
Darkness on the 6th a bit more Welcome
Than EYes
AlWayS
WidE
AWaKE
Precisely in
the Middle of
GeMiNi TWins Lighting
Summer Fires BRiGHTeR
Anyway.. Happy June Lighting Frank..
Even Happier With A Bit of Rain And Cloud Sleep..:)
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Thank you, Fred!
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SMiLe Frank
Thank You..:)
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“Finding rest on gifts of prayer.”
What an absolutely beautiful line!
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Thank you, Lillian! I am glad you liked that line.
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This poem is like music, Frank.
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I am glad it sounded like music. Thank you, Robbie!
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Your poem is so stirring. It reminds me of Memorial Day (just passed recently) and of the veterans who served the country and perished in war.
Always a good song, too. 🙂
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Thank you!
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As usual,
Nice, Concise
would fit
Forgiving Fridays
But always
To keep searching.
For that which
Bind us back togehta.
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Thank you, Lona!
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