Rain The Poet Pt. I

It’s a wonder how life’s situations, true in nature the good, the bad, and the ugly can be articulated with such fine words. December 7, 2007 it was my first time and “I was scared as sh**!” I was at a small coffee shop in Missouri City, called Javioca. I spit one piece, "HOW THICK IS THE BLOOD." This piece was about the killing of a child when born, about a child being molested by a brother, and about a brother killing out of jealousy of the other all wrapped into one powerful piece. “The crowd’s response is what motivated me. They loved it!”

Where does your inspiration come from Rain?

 “I write about the experiences I have encountered throughout my life. When I write, I am more-so writing for others. People that have not gone through the same challenges I have faced.”

When asked what is her favorite piece, the response somewhat surprised me. She answered “THE PRODUCT,” a piece about paternity, about a mother hiding the truth of her father.

What type of poetry do you read/enjoy?

“Today’s poets—Maya Angelou does not do it for me, she does not give me that sense of realness— raw in content that I seek.

This expression was reflected by the poets and singers that surrounded her that night. Each subsequent poet coming to the mic performed a different style of poetry, speaking from a unique point of view.

This had been the second time I would hear Rain perform.  I waited— watching anxiously as the nervousness in Rain subsided as she grasped the microphone. "PRODUCT OF A TEENAGE MOM," you could feel through her words the sorrow, the pain, and the strength that emerged from it all.

Check out Rain The Poet at various poetry spots in the Houston Metro area. Follow Rain at www.facebook.com/atasteofrain to keep up with the most up to date info on Poetry Shows and Open Mic nights.