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A Single Raindrop - a Magical Plop

One day whilst going out to play
I felt a plop upon my head
Oh what was that, I cried out loud
Then spied the largest blackest cloud

Maybe a warning of more to come
As he flung a raindrop just for fun
Or was he laughing; having a joke
Intending to give me a jolly good soak

Imagine my joy when combing my hair
For this tiny wee raindrop was still hiding there
Like a beautiful sphere; a boutonniere 
Secreted and safe she was inside her lair 

Translucent and fragile, cupped inside my palm 
I held her gently, so not to cause harm
But sadly the raindrop she rolled on my floor
And vanished completely; I saw her no more

Cherishing memories of a single raindrop
Still yearning to feel that magical plop
As rain clouds appear and gather above
I look to the sky sending kisses and love


Written 14th November 2018
Competition entry for The Raindrop
Sponsor Craig Cornish

Standard Contest 160
Brian Strand
1st place

Copyright © Ann Gilmour | Year Posted 2018

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Heidi Sands Date: 1/14/2019 5:43:00 AM I love this poem! Congratulations for you win Ann :) Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 1/14/2019 5:57:00 AM So lovely to hear from you Heidi and really glad you love my poem. Thanks for your congrats with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Andrew Fairchild Date: 1/14/2019 12:29:00 AM Utterly delightful, and CONGRATULATIONS! Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 1/14/2019 4:19:00 AM Thank you Andrew for your lovely comment and congrats, I appreciate your visit and so glad you liked my poem. Kindest thoughts Ann xx

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 11/14/2018 9:23:00 AM Wonderful piece! Good luck in the contest :) xomo Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 11/14/2018 1:54:00 PM Thank you so much Maureen for your lovely comment, I do appreciate it. Kindest thoughts Ann x

Gordon Mcconnell Date: 11/14/2018 6:01:00 AM lovely memories of that giant plop all full of colour Ann, blessings to you, Gordon Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 11/14/2018 1:57:00 PM Hello Gordon, so good to hear from you and glad you enjoyed the giant plop, haha. I hope you are keeping warm and dry up in Scotland, it has been lovely and sunny here in Eastbourne, although on Saturday we had giant hailstones like frozen plops!!! Kindest thought Ann x