Playing in the rain

By Kieran

 


Playing in the Rain

Original artwork and whimsical poem by Kieran Gonsalves (c) 2025

Oh, the childhood memories of playing in the pouring rain.
Drenched to the bone, shivering with cold, let’s do it again.

Bravely commanding the Black Pearl, loaded with pirate loot.
Craftily dodging the Spanish Armada that’s in hot pursuit.

A sudden clap of thunder added to the sense of urgency.
No quarters asked, none given; so show no clemency!

‘Unleash the Kraken, ’ I command with an air of authority, 
‘Teach the scallawag Spaniards a lesson in superiority!’

‘Batten down the hatches, matey, ’ I shout into the gale,
‘Heave ho to Starboard, into deep waters we shall sail. ’

Comments

Anonymous said…
Wonderful childhood memories coming up 😊
Apt 👌 (WhatsApp comment from a friend in Poona)
July 24, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Kieran said…
Yes, there is an visceral joy playing with rainwater that evokes very strong memories in most people ❤️ - Kieran
July 24, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Anonymous said…
So true, [I] loved the Narrative though 🫶 (Reply to above comment)
July 24, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Kieran said…
Ha ha that’s a figment of my imagination… glad you liked it - Kieran
July 24, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Anonymous said…
Oh, this is so lovely. It brought a smile to my face and joy in my heart thinking about my childhood doing this🩷 (WhatsApp comment by a dear relative)
July 24, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Kieran said…
Oh, how I’d like to turn back the clock. Those were the simple pleasures of life. 🥰 - Kieran
July 24, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Anonymous said…
Ah what memories 😁 (WhatsApp comment from a dear relative in Goa)
July 24, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Kieran said…
Everyone loves splashing in a puddle of rainwater. Too bad we grew up and it was no longer cool to jump right in and make a splash. 💦 - Kieran
July 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Anonymous said…
Fun and I remember, Kieran!! (WhatsApp comment from a dear friend)
July 24, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Kieran said…
Kids, I fear nowadays, are missing out on simple pleasures in life. - Kieran
July 24, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Anonymous said…
So nostalgic! Those were the days of simple joys of life. (WhatsApp comment from a dear relative in Mumbai)
July 24, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Kieran said…
Indeed. We didn’t have electronic devices back then - just used our imagination to create make believe games - Kieran
July 24, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Anonymous said…
😁👌🏻sounds great in the middle of our monsoons !
Pirates and Kraken and in case of the gentle hearted -Puff the magic dragon bring back 'saudades' .... (WhatsApp comment from a cousin in Goa)
July 24, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Kieran said…
That’s the power of imagination… opens up all sorts of possibilities … ❤️ - kieran
July 24, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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