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Poem: When in Fiji

Aileen Torres-Bennett

I have learned to love torrential rain
Once, a burden of heaven
Now, a glorious release

I howl as it falls
Wild and free and powerful

In its wake:
Taller trees.

–Aileen Torres-Bennett

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Aileen Torres-Bennett is a writer with a master of science degree in journalism from Columbia University in New York City. She has written for AP, Reuters and Travel + Leisure. Aileen is also an artist. All content on her site was created by Aileen Torres-Bennett, unless otherwise specified. References to material on the site should credit Aileen Torres-Bennett and link to the site.