April

Another downpour
Pelting on the metal roof
Raps in crescendo ~
Incessant the reminder
Lest her nagging slips my mind

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  

Tankacrostic Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Andrea Dietrich
      Placed 1st
© 1st April 2023
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Dietrich Avatar
April 24, 2023 at 10:15 AM
Looking at this one again and loving it.
Callus Avatar
April 26, 2023 at 6:02 AM
Thank you for a second visit, Andrea :) Best regards // paul
Rodrigues Avatar
April 23, 2023 at 8:23 PM
LOL! Wow!
Callus Avatar
April 26, 2023 at 6:01 AM
I love that 'wow', Kim :) Thank you. // paul
Sambourne Avatar
April 23, 2023 at 12:00 PM
Superb! Personification that gives April a dual presence - both natural + human. Top notch. Cheers Brian
Callus Avatar
April 23, 2023 at 1:27 PM
Thank you, Brian...your comments are much appreciated. Regards // paul
Y. Avatar
April 22, 2023 at 12:37 PM
Wow! Paul, You did a great job with this contest challenge. Congratulations on your top win. It was well deserved. Have a nice day and weekend;-) Alexis
Callus Avatar
April 23, 2023 at 3:59 AM
What a coincidence, Alexis!! A while ago I read and commented on your latest poem and my initial reaction was also a "Wow"! Thank you for your lovely comments and congrats, my friend. May you too have an enjoyable weekend. // paul
Richards Avatar
April 19, 2023 at 10:25 PM
A belated congratulation on your 1st place win, Paul.
Callus Avatar
April 23, 2023 at 3:21 AM
Thank you, Suzette. All visits, including yours, are truly appreciated :) Regards // paul
Baker Avatar
April 17, 2023 at 5:04 PM
Congrats on your win, Paul! A fun read of this Tanka Acrostic poem. Have a great week, my friend. A poet friend in Texas, Bill
Callus Avatar
April 19, 2023 at 5:21 AM
I'm pleased that you found these few lines to your liking, Bill...thank you and have a nice day. Regards // paul
Puddifoot Avatar
April 13, 2023 at 7:50 AM
lol i like this, always good to see a different take on a theme - congrats on your joint 1st place in the contest! :)
Callus Avatar
April 19, 2023 at 5:11 AM
Thank you, Charlotte; it is a pleasure to share the top podium with you :) Best regards // paul
Fowler Avatar
April 10, 2023 at 8:20 AM
LOL - cute and imaginative. Congratulations on your win! :)
Callus Avatar
April 19, 2023 at 5:05 AM
Thank you for the congrats and delightful comments, Linda. Have a lovely day! // paul
Andresen Avatar
April 9, 2023 at 12:18 PM
- Congratulations, Paul on a humorous and unique winning poem - hugs
Callus Avatar
April 19, 2023 at 4:50 AM
Glad you enjoyed it, Anne-Lise....thank you and have a lovely day Hugs // paul
Lawrence Avatar
April 9, 2023 at 8:08 AM
Wonderful imagery , sound and emotions at play dear Paul ! Your magical mind at work here ! Big congratulations on your win . Hugs and blessings, Susan :)
Callus Avatar
April 19, 2023 at 3:24 AM
Thank you for the lovely feedback and congrats, dear Susan. Warm regards, hugs and blessings being sent your way, my friend! // paul
Alex Avatar
April 8, 2023 at 9:21 PM
"Lest her nagging slips my mind" - Very beautiful acrostic. Congratulations!
Callus Avatar
April 19, 2023 at 2:18 AM
Thank you fort reading and commenting, Christuraj. Regards // paul
Goldsmith Avatar
April 8, 2023 at 1:50 PM
Congratulations on your win. What a wonderful "APRIL" write. "Happy Easter" with blessings...................
Callus Avatar
April 19, 2023 at 1:18 AM
Thank you, Paula. I hope you had an enjoyable Easter; I spent mine in Italy. ~ Regards & blessings // paul
Dietrich Avatar
April 8, 2023 at 10:57 AM
If i could put a top of the top, this one is it. i absolutely loved this, paul. Congrats for first place.
Callus Avatar
April 11, 2023 at 11:49 AM
What a pleasant surprise after coming back from holiday! This year my family & I spent our Easter in Rome....hectic but very enjoyable! Thank you for the top placement and awesome comments, Andrea. ~ Best regards // paul
Turner Avatar
April 3, 2023 at 6:55 AM
This is funny and clever, Paul. That last line cracked me uo. LOL A joy to read today my friend:)
Callus Avatar
April 3, 2023 at 7:47 AM
Glad I managed to elicit a smile/laugh, Danny :) Thank you for your pleasant comments. Regards, my friend. // paul
Tripp Avatar
April 2, 2023 at 11:42 AM
Great twist in the last two lines. Such a fun poem to read. It made me smile. Awesome contest entry
Callus Avatar
April 2, 2023 at 2:23 PM
Thank you, Rhoda. Sometimes poetic license gives me a hand, and I must stress that the 'nagging' lady does not refer to anyone in particular :) Regards // paul
Ricci Avatar
April 2, 2023 at 6:09 AM
Good Morning Paul. Hello. It was an honor turning to your page seeing and reading such a fine poetic entry that has voice and tone attached. Thank you for sharing your skilled poetic talent and execution. Truly. Enjoy the morning and day. Blessings to you and April too. (smile)
Callus Avatar
April 2, 2023 at 2:10 PM
Hi Lisa! I like the new avatar :) The honour is mine to have you stopping by with such lovely comments, my friend. May you enjoy the week ahead. Warm regards & blessings // paul
Deo Avatar
April 2, 2023 at 4:32 AM
Good writing, and mysterious about "her" ( nature, rain, even that special her). Yes, happy Easter & awe, wonder, uniqueness of His resurrection. The only "founder" of faiths -- who rose up from the grave! Hallelujah
Callus Avatar
April 2, 2023 at 12:32 PM
Thank you for reading and commenting in your own unique way, Anil. Happy Easter & Blessings to you too, my friend. // paul
Daniel Avatar
April 2, 2023 at 2:23 AM
Great metaphor in this lovely rain poem, Paul:)
Callus Avatar
April 2, 2023 at 2:59 AM
Thank you, Jo, for this lovely Sunday visit. Have a blessed day, my friend. Regards // paul
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace