rain
kepps falling into the river
for days
not a drop seems to matter—
but then
I wrote the poem on October 12, 2024. The visualizations in this post were created by the art intelligences DALL-E and Microsoft Designer. There are no titles.
They are simple, yes, but entirely different. I love the rain. Not always, to be fair. But I can find much beauty (and fun) in it.
do you hear?
the first drops falling on leaves
tiny secrets
Written on October 14, 2024.
after the rain
in every droplet
a poem
Written on October 19, 2024.
the sound of rain
lulls me to sleep—
so gently
Written on October 15, 2024.
What can you do with rainwater once you’ve collected it?
Rainwater is a gift from the heavens, often lost as it sinks into the ground or disappears down the drain. But if you collect it, a world of possibilities opens up—some practical, others purely poetic. Let’s explore what can be done.
Nectar of the Skies
Filter it, add a few flower petals like elderflower, and sip on the nectar of the rain. A drink that tastes like summer and carries the scent of the firmament. Like a liquid poem.
Watering Moonlit Gardens
Use the collected rainwater to care for plants that only bloom at night. Imagine a moonlit garden—fragrant white blossoms and silvery leaves shimmering under the moonlight, cloaked in gentle mystery.
A Cloud Shower
Take a cloud shower—dip your hands into a bowl filled with rainwater and pour it over your face. It feels as though the rain itself is stroking your soul, washing away the fatigue of the world.
Rain Sound Conservatory
Place rainwater in various containers—pots, bowls, and empty bottles. Each drop that plinks creates a sound. The melody of the rain becomes a symphony of watery serendipity.
Let Colors Dance
Collect rainwater for painting with watercolors. The colors gently dance in the water, as though carried by the gray skies themselves. Every brushstroke captures the essence of the rain—soft and tender.
Messages to the Stars
Write your thoughts on delicate paper and let it float in a bowl of rainwater, as if sending a message to the stars. The words blur, leaving behind the impression of a story—fleeting, yet perfect in the moment.
Sky in Your Hair
Wash your hair with rainwater—water untouched by pipes, fallen straight from the sky. Let it flow through your strands, and feel the lightness of the wind, as though you’ve captured the clouds themselves.
Mirror Dreams
Take a shallow bowl, fill it with rainwater, and place it on your windowsill. It catches the stars, reflects the moon, and lets dreams dance—creating a tiny universe that glows right in your room.
Drop Catcher
Create a “drop catcher”—a kind of wind chime that collects rainwater and lets it drip slowly. Each plop is a moment of meditation, a pause in the rhythm of the day. The sound of the drops tells stories of distant clouds.
Who would have thought? Rainwater is a small miracle—it can water the garden, refresh the soul, and tell stories. All you need to do is welcome the drops and follow their journey.
