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As the Rain Set in

A poem

By Isla GriswaldPublished about a year ago 1 min read
As the Rain Set in
Photo by C. G. on Unsplash

A single raindrop splatters

on the center of my forehead.

I watch others startle, then slowly realize

that a deluge is imminent.

But I am no newcomer here.

I had smelled the rain miles ago;

my raincoat was already drawn on

as the rain set in.

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Isla Griswald

I am, and always have been, obsessed with names, swords, and everything relating to ancient Greece and Rome.

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Nice work

Very well written. Keep up the good work!

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  1. Excellent storytelling

    Original narrative & well developed characters

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    The story invoked strong personal emotions

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    Writing reflected the title & theme

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  • Testabout a year ago

    lovely 👌

  • Vicki Lawana Trusselli about a year ago

    NICE STORY ABOUT RAIN THAT COULD BE TWISTED IN THE RAIN CAME BUT ONE WAS READY FOR THE RAIN

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