Author John Gould Fletcher Rain rattles on the pavement,Puddles stand in the bluish stones;Afar in the YoshiwaraIs she who holds my heart.Alas, the torn lantern of my hopeTrembles and sputters in the rain. Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments