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Jolina Petersheim's avatar

Lovely post, Richard. I have a video of my three daughters running down the hill in the rain with their arms pinwheeling. They are laughing and so beautifully alive. I felt like I could just watch them all day.

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Richard Goodman's avatar

Thanks, Jolina. I'll bet that's a lovely video!

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Blythe Walker's avatar

Hi Richard - Loved this piece about rain. Reminds me of a poem by Paul Goodman—any relation?

Love, Blythe

PS. I hope I don't get smacked with copyright infringement for writing out this poem.

There fell a beautiful and clear rain

With no admixture of fog or snow

And this was, and no other thing

The very sign of the start of Spring

Not the longing for a lover

Or the sentiment of starting over

But this clear and refreshing rain

Falling without haste or strain

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Richard Goodman's avatar

Thanks, Blythe! Sweet poem. And you're under arrest. No relation to Paul--or Benny! Hope you're well!

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Elizabeth Godfrey's avatar

Oh, thanks for this lyrical piece, Richard! Just in time for Spring. I'm sharing it with my solar-powered husband who goes into a funk on rainy days. Maybe your words will help. 😊🤞

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Richard Goodman's avatar

If I can help....great.

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Pat Willard's avatar

Lovely. I now am wishing for rain here

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Richard Goodman's avatar

Thanks, Pat. I'm sending rain-vibes your way.

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