Rains of Nauru
Rain, symbolic of a loss
of friend or foe
an ally or enemy
a chief or commoner
a native or foreigner
plagued by death
signifies a blessing
willed by the departed
anointing the land
providing water
to aid
abundant growth
showering prosperity
for loved ones
left behind.
About this poem
This poem, representing Nauru, is part of The Written World – our collaboration with BBC radio to broadcast a poem from every single nation competing in London 2012.
