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I Felt the Rain Thump

November 27, 2012
By Inamaye BRONZE, Little Ferry, New Jersey
Inamaye BRONZE, Little Ferry, New Jersey
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;I am a lover of truth, a worshipper of freedom, a celebrant at the altar of language and purity and tolerance.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ~ Stephen Fry


I felt the Rain Thump on my roof -- as the World Died
The Pitter-Patter rang in my Ears --
Just as Everyone’s Fear rang in the streets --
Prayers and Curses -- fell with the Drops

Rhythmically and Steadily -- with a Purpose --
Cried the skies -- and Buildings Toppled over
Cracks in the Earth -- Cracks in the Heavens
Hungry Death was at its Highest

My house Tumbled -- the Neighbors yelled
Cars crashed -- Explosions ignited --
The ground Trembled -- the Last ambulances Wailed --
All Droned out by the Rain

The Rain continued -- Beating Hard and Strong --
Between the Pain and Death and Blood --
And then the World gasped for one Last Breath --
And the Blue strived for one Last Tear --


The author's comments:
This is modeled after an Emily Dickinson poem, "I Heard A Fly Buzz."

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