Rain on me

Rain on me.

Mistakes I made now haunt me

And I’ve lost my family

Rain on me

Rain on me

The sun shown oh so brightly

Until I’d made that run

Everything had gone so smoothly

I should not have brought a gun.

Rain on me

Rain on me

I thought the place was empty

Especially as Sunday rolled around

But the caretaker brought his daughter

Now both bodies on the ground

Rain on me

Rain on me

The judge’s harsh judgement

ensures that I’ll never be free,

For the memories of that moment

Will always rain on me.

Rain on me

Rain on me

Arnold Hollander is a contemporary poet whose work has appeared in Bards Annual 2013, including the poem “Penny For Your Thoughts.” His writing reflects a thoughtful engagement with everyday experience and the inner life, bringing clarity and resonance to familiar moments. Hollander’s contributions to regional poetry circles highlight his commitment to keeping verse accessible and reflective, connecting readers with both personal insight and shared humanity.