The rain is raining all around
It falls on field and tree.
It rains on the umbrellas here,
And on the ships at sea.
Rain
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One of the most famous four-line poems by this Scottish author was first published in his 1885 collection, A Child’s Garden of Verses. Despite its extreme simplicity, the poem was highly praised for using a child’s perspective to connect a small, local observation to a vast, global landscape.
It can be simple, too, and yet so beautiful together with the image.
ReplyDeleteIt’s been raining and storming where I am, too, since yesterday, hugs Elke
Thank you Elke :) very true. I hope your rain and storms don’t stay, hugs, Denise
DeleteI love it!! and I love this image of the tall houses in the rain with the fall trees. I have a little picture that looks similar.
ReplyDeleteSo glad Ginny :) the image really appealed to me and I have always enjoyed his poetry.
DeleteIt's a grand poem Denise.
ReplyDeleteVery happy you think so Margaret, thank you :)
Delete“Treasure Island” remains one of the most influential books of my childhood. I had never heard of this poem, however.
ReplyDeleteI remember Treasure Island well and understand completely.
DeleteWhat a sweet poem and I love the picture to go with it.
ReplyDeleteGreat! Thank you Ann :)
DeleteLove the rain poem Denise! Take care, enjoy your day and the weekend ahead.
ReplyDeleteSo glad Eileen :) Thank you and I wish you the same.
DeleteDear Denise :)
ReplyDeleteI lost my earlier comment so I'll try again. The sweet image is perfect to describe the poem which will stir the imagination of children who read it. I have always loved the simplicity of this R. L. Stevenson poem.
All the best
Sonjia.
Lovely to hear from you Sonjia :) and thank you for coming back after your comment was lost. This has happened to me on occasion, it’s very frustrating. It is a wonderful poem isn’t it? All the best to you too, Denise
DeleteWhen I was a child somebody gave me a Child's Garden of Verses. Mom read the poems to us.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that your mother read poetry to you Red. She sounds very special :)
DeleteMy favorite of Stevenson is "Oh how I love to go up in a swing ..."
ReplyDeleteI have that poem on here somewhere Marcia. It’s another favorite :)
DeleteDenise I remember that poem but hadn't thought of it in ages.
ReplyDeleteThank you for reminding me
Hugs cecilia
My pleasure Cecilia :) Hugs, Denise
DeleteSimple yet tells the story.
ReplyDeleteVery true :)
DeleteVery good
ReplyDeleteThanks Christine :)
DeleteBeautiful image and poem.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely Friday and weekend.
All the best Jan
I liked the poem.
ReplyDeleteThat was lovely. Thanks for sharing it and Happy Weekend.
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome Ivy. Happy Weekend to you too :)
DeleteLindo poema. Te mando un beso y te deseo un buen fin de semana.
ReplyDeleteMe alegra que hayas disfrutado del poema. Muchas gracias. También te deseo un muy feliz fin de semana y te envío un beso.
DeleteI’ve always admired how Stevenson could take something as ordinary as rain and make it feel universal. Reading this brings back memories of childhood days spent listening to rain against the window. Thank you for sharing it, Denise.
ReplyDeleteIt was a pleasure Veronica and how wonderful. I am happy it evoked these happy childhood memories :)
DeleteI love the girl and the dog - so cute together.
ReplyDeleteThat’s great, thank you Sandie :)
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