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Raindrops On Leaves

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In the quiet corners of the world, where the hustle of life slows to a whisper, there exists a symphony so subtle that it often goes unnoticed. Raindrops on Leaves invites you into this serene auditory experience, where each droplet's encounter with the foliage creates a delicate melody. This collection of haikus seeks to capture the essence of those moments when rain transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, turning leaves into instruments in the hands of nature. Here, in these brief poetic sketches, we pause to listen to the understated beauty of rain's gentle percussion on the lush canvas of the natural world, joyfully celebrating the quiet yet profound music that plays in the heart of the forest.
Leaves dance softly now,  
Raindrops kiss each green with grace,  
Nature's sweet concert.

Whispers in the rain,  
Drops play leaves like gentle keys,  
Symphony in green.

Crystal notes descend,  
Each leaf a drum in the storm,  
Music of the earth.

Rain's light touch on leaves,  
A subtle, soothing sonnet,  
Nature's own quartet.

Morning dew's encore,  
Leaves hold droplets, stars on green,  
Silent symphony.

Pitter-patter beats,  
Leaves wear pearls in the twilight,  
Eco's gentle song.

Through the forest's hush,  
Rain composes on the leaves,  
Nature's tender touch.

Drops weave through the air,  
Leaves catch the sky's quiet tears,  
Harmony in rain.

Leaf to leaf they fall,  
Echoes of a skyward drop,  
Melody of dew.

Veins of green conduct,  
Raindrops in a leafy choir,  
Nature's orchestra.

Rain's fleeting artwork,  
On leaves, a glossy finish,  
A silent music.

Each drop a soft note,  
On the canvas of a leaf,  
Nature's symphony.

Leaves bow to the rain,  
In their bending, music plays,  
A serene ballet.

Glistening jewels,  
Leaves adorned with rain's caress,  
An ambient tune.

After rain, stillness,  
Leaves hold the last note softly,  
Echoes fade in peace.
                

William Somero