About An Orphan

In comfort next to you mother,
fifteen Christmas I spent with you,
in time’s orchards fruits picked together,
those fruits now bitter without you!
Tears that run down my pillow,
are tears that will not dry,
With years hope heart will mellow,
I shall try not to cry!




‘In praise of the Ode’poetry contest
2nd placement
sponsor nette onclaud
topic 3 about an orphan
8 lines 6 words each!
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Dietrich Avatar
October 16, 2020 at 6:58 PM
a sad one. I enjoyed seeing this on the winner list, Krish. Congrats.
Radhakrishna Avatar
October 16, 2020 at 11:33 PM
Andrea Thank you! Always a pleasure to have your visit and your words of support. :)
Pandit Avatar
October 16, 2020 at 2:43 PM
Your poem tugs the heart--congrats on your podium win, Krish.
Radhakrishna Avatar
October 16, 2020 at 2:57 PM
Thanks Vijay! our sweetest songs are those that tell of saddest thoughts! Thanks for your visit and your very kind comment.
Kauffman Avatar
October 16, 2020 at 12:22 PM
Please pass the kleenex, Krish. What a heart wrenching story - a very real picture of the grieving process. Congratulations on your win!
Radhakrishna Avatar
October 16, 2020 at 12:24 PM
Thanks Sam, my friend! value, cherish your kind words!
Fowler Avatar
October 16, 2020 at 5:54 AM
I want to shed a tear for this Krish. Very touching. Congratulations on the win! Linda
Radhakrishna Avatar
October 16, 2020 at 6:27 AM
Thanks Linda! pain of an orphan only an orphan will know. We must reach out when we can!
Fenn Avatar
October 9, 2020 at 11:12 PM
Wow, you make me feel your pain.
Radhakrishna Avatar
October 10, 2020 at 5:50 AM
Thanks Jennifer! So happy you stopped by and read my poem!:)
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
October 6, 2020 at 5:16 PM
Endearing, Krish, beautifully written, Aloha! William
Radhakrishna Avatar
October 6, 2020 at 6:56 PM
Thanks William! delighted with your visit and your words!:)
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