Connie Gildersleeve Poet Free verse

A Cleansing Rain

Tensions end on troubled notes.
Tired and weary she takes to bed.
Cascading rain endlessly,
A steady drum, it drips it's beat,
Cleanses and lulls her to sleep.

Awakened from a deep slumber
By a tempestuous noise of thunder.
The sky lit up with white-blue light.
Witnessed through her open window,
A wicked electric display to amaze.
Raw beauty streaking the night sky.

Dream and reality intersects.
Lightening brilliant as a sword.
She knows that secrets dwell beneath.
Tears cry harder upon the earth.

After the downpour and rain passes on,
A breathable cleansing of sorts.
All is awash, the earth rich and fertile.
She now smells hope.


Connie Gildersleeve
My Previous Poem Title of 5 Minute Challenge, 'Too Short Of A Time'
For Russell Sieve's contest, 'Complete Your Poem'

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Kash Poet July 9, 2013 at 2:23 PM A soupmail to you. Connie Gildersleeve July 9, 2013 at 4:30 PM Thank you. You're a dear. Warm Smiles, Connie

Painted Hunter June 19, 2013 at 1:46 PM You nailed it, Connie. Congrats on this big win! Connie Gildersleeve June 19, 2013 at 2:33 PM Thank you for your congratulatory comment. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Carrie Richards June 19, 2013 at 1:28 PM This is beautiful, Connie. There is no way to tell the first of this poem was ever under a time limitation.....it is wonderfully written! Connie Gildersleeve June 19, 2013 at 2:34 PM Thank you Carrie for you're congratulatory comment. Much appreciated. I revised most of it.

Skat A June 19, 2013 at 1:08 PM Connie,CONGRATULATIONS in Russell's contest.... Luv~ SKAT Connie Gildersleeve June 19, 2013 at 2:36 PM Skat thank your for the congratulatory comment. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Joyce Johnson June 19, 2013 at 7:48 AM Lovely writing Connie. Glad he gave us time to finish. Love, Joyce Connie Gildersleeve June 19, 2013 at 2:38 PM Thank you Joyce for the congratulatory comment. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Joseph May June 19, 2013 at 5:28 AM congrats on a great win Connie Connie Gildersleeve June 19, 2013 at 2:39 PM Joseph thank you for the congratulatory comment. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Eileen Manassian June 19, 2013 at 1:53 AM Congrats, Connie! I can see why this beautiful piece did so well! It is captivating. I love how you brought nature in to portray the cleansing of the soul after a storm. WOW! :) Connie Gildersleeve June 19, 2013 at 3:26 AM Eileen thank your for your delightful congratulatory comment. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Joseph May May 26, 2013 at 6:17 PM very nice write Connie.....I like the hopeful message in the end.... thank you for your kind words.... Connie Gildersleeve May 26, 2013 at 6:47 PM Joseph thank you for stopping in and leaving your comment. It means a lot. Warm Smiles, Connie

Nette Onclaud May 25, 2013 at 4:31 PM my, a most refreshing thought that cleanses the soul and lightens hope... a natural this one... well done!..:) huggs Connie Gildersleeve May 25, 2013 at 6:15 PM Nette thank you for stopping in and leaving a delightful comment. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Andrea Dietrich May 25, 2013 at 12:24 AM wow, you are on a roll. I think you sure did a great job finishing your poem and I hope you place high with this gem. Connie Gildersleeve May 25, 2013 at 6:19 AM Thank you Andrea for your lovely comment. It means a lot. Have a great Memorial Day weekend. Warm Smiles, Connie

Jack Horne May 24, 2013 at 2:56 PM a lovely completed poem, a winner for sure. congrats on your wins, my friend Connie Gildersleeve May 24, 2013 at 5:57 PM Jack thank you for stopping in and leaving a wonderful comment. Have a great weekend. Warm Smiles, Connie