i dreamt i was trying to sell the rain
not for profit not for gain
i was just doing it
right out in the open
i had shares in all the floods
and every village sweeping mud filled torrent
was carefully entered into the correct column
every last single drop accounted for
i traded in storms and tsunamis
and let them whip through your beach front dwellings
and as they fall prey to a sky of mad grey
another coastline is washed away
i tried to calm the sea
but She (the sea) wouldn't let it be
wave after wave of exasperating futility
and a non-negotiable service fee
i dreamt of a FREE summer shower
no deluge or torrent to be seen
i took my shoes off and walked on the lawn
and let the heavens drip from my brow
About the Creator
Bren
"It's just a token of my extreme!" - Frank Zappa
"Cause it's all in the heat of the moment It's all in the pain!!!" - Devin Townsend
Centre Stage with the wonderful Heather Hubler
I'm writing it out not acting in doubt!
Reader insights
Outstanding
Excellent work. Looking forward to reading more!
Top insights
Compelling and original writing
Creative use of language & vocab
Excellent storytelling
Original narrative & well developed characters
Eye opening
Niche topic & fresh perspectives
Heartfelt and relatable
The story invoked strong personal emotions
Comments (5)
Fun, B! I thought this was gonna be one of your semi gross out pieces ! Hahah These lines were my favourite, “i tried to calm the sea but She (the sea) wouldn't let it be wave after wave of exasperating futility and a non-negotiable service fee”. 🙂 👏 🌧
so creative! that title draws you right in!
I love this! That first stanza was amazing and I loved how you opened the whole piece. You have such a cool writing style!
I really love this actually
What a fascinating lstory Brenton. It drew me in to your universe. Also, I like the music. Thank you my friend.