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April's Showers

April’s Showers Parched earth begs for spring rain To shed the winter’s dust, Playful raindrop shadows Sizzle on thirsty ground To bathe lifeless furrows. Parched earth begs for spring rain Blessings from April’s tears, Pledge of fertility, A floral tapestry, Spring’s sign - virility. Parched earth begs for spring rain, Downpour streams or soft mists, Inhales the storm’s perfume, Blooms drip serenity When clouds like blossoms bloom. Parched earth begs for spring rain As April chants rain songs While sun and storm converge, Earth’s brittle shell refreshed, To make rainbows emerge. 4-21-22 Contest: All April in Monchielle Sponsor Andrea Dietrich

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 5/4/2022 3:17:00 AM

Congrats on this great winning work in Andrea's Monchielle Contest. WTG. I enjoyed reading it. Sara

Valsa George

Date: 5/4/2022 1:29:00 AM

I knew before hand, this would be in the winner's list. Congratulations Sam on your deserving win

Len Gasun

Date: 5/2/2022 9:46:00 PM

April's showers are indeed beauties! Congratulations on your win and this wonderful and great write dear friend Sam! Thanks for sharing. Blessings. Hugs

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/3/2022 9:24:00 AM

Len, your words gave me such a lift today. Thank you for that blessing - that gift! I am so glad you enjoyed April's Showers. It was a joy to write and an honor to be on the winners list with so many wonderful poems. Sending you blessings and a hug my friend!

Eve Roper

Date: 5/1/2022 6:18:00 PM

Congratulations on a wonderful write in Andrea's contest. Blessings to you

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/2/2022 10:54:00 AM

Eve, thank you my friend! Have never written a monchielle before so this was such a fun challenge. Was delighted to have the chance to learn a new form of poetry! Sending blessings of April showers!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/30/2022 2:48:00 PM

oh gosh, I so nearly gave this third place. This is a beautiful poem, Sam! Way to do Monchielle stanza

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/2/2022 10:55:00 AM

Thank you so much Andrea. Loved learning a new poetry form. Have a question - soup mail.

Sotto Poet

Date: 4/30/2022 2:45:00 PM

I really liked reading your poeM, Sam, and congratulations on your well-deserved win.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/2/2022 10:51:00 AM

Greetings Lasaad! It gives me such joy to know that you enjoyed this April shower! Thank you for that blessing and for your note of congratulations! Blessings my friend!

Jcb Brul

Date: 4/26/2022 3:45:00 PM

You painted a magical image withi sublime write dear Sam. A sure win and a fave!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/2/2022 10:49:00 AM

Once again I am so honored by your fav JCB! Spring is such a time of rejuvenation - a real awakening from hibernation of nature and our spirits! Thank you for sharing in the magic! Sending you blessings dear friend!

Joseph May

Date: 4/25/2022 6:47:00 PM

"When clouds like blossoms bloom", and rainbows emerge, Wonderful write Sam, best wishes

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/2/2022 10:46:00 AM

Hi Joseph! So grateful for your visit and lovely compliments. Have to admit that is one of my favorite lines as spring blooms in so many ways! Thank you for your best wishes! All the best!

Panagiota Romios

Date: 4/25/2022 2:08:00 PM

Just a perfect write. Goof Luck for a big win. Pangie

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/2/2022 10:35:00 AM

Hi Pangie! Thank you so much! Wishful thinking for spring "rain!" Hope you are continuing down the path of healing. Blessings to my my friend!

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 4/25/2022 10:49:00 AM

Your imagination and creativity transported me to a need and age of rejuvenation which we all need to cope with life's fast pace of life, and especially so after and after a harsh and long Winter. Imagine if such wonderful scenes that you describe so vividly and with fascination could roll out before us all the days of our lives. Intense poetry dear friend, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/2/2022 10:43:00 AM

Jennifer, thank you so much! Had a feeling you would get the deeper meaning of this poem. After all we have been through, we do feel parched and dry looking for the "rain" of grace and healing - furrows overflowing with life once again! Your message, so full of delight, gives my heart a lift! Thank you for that blessing dear friend! Sending you blessings of rejuvenation in this celebration of new life in the Easter season!

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 4/24/2022 6:12:00 AM

Dear Sam, love this poem with wonderful expressions and imagery - and the form is perfect for welcoming April Showers. April is a beautiful month when we are in a mood of rejuvenation and rejoicing. Your poem expresses exactly what this unique month brings - floral tapestry, pledge of fertility! "Playful raindrop shadows Sizzle on thirsty ground" - stunning image and choice of words, Dear Sam. Love and blessings ~ Mala

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/25/2022 9:59:00 AM

Dearest Mala, just makes my day to know that you loved this poem. April certainly is a turning point. I so agree even as the earth is rejuvenated so are our spirits. I really like how you put this experience - rejuvenation! Your messages always rejuvenate my spirit like a warm spring breeze. Thank you dear friend! Sending you blessings of rejuvenation and love!

Eve Roper

Date: 4/23/2022 4:52:00 PM

Sam, lovely Imagery and Well written should score well. Blessings my friend

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/24/2022 10:23:00 AM

Thank you so much Eve! Spring really does paint a beautiful tapestry of new life. Somehow I never tire of looking at a field or garden wake up! Sending you blessings my friend!

Lisa Ricci

Date: 4/23/2022 5:03:00 AM

Hello Sam - Good Morning. April is unique and thank goodness for her showers that she brings. I very much enjoyed your expression and imagery of a floral tapestry and the blooming drips of serenity because how true to both. Thank you for sharing your poetic talent. Best of luck with the contest. Enjoy poetrysoup and the weekend as well. Take care

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/24/2022 9:55:00 AM

Good morning Lisa! I am so grateful for your lovely message and your best wishes for the contest. Your words have given me a delightful lift! April is such a month of contrasts - hot/cold; sunny/cloudy; rainy/clear; bare branches to flowering buds! I am so happy that you enjoyed this poem. Writing it was a delicious adventure into new poetic territory. Take care. All the best!

Valsa George

Date: 4/22/2022 9:48:00 PM

Lovely penning ! I am sure you are going to be a winner..... Sam. All the Best in the contest !

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/24/2022 9:26:00 AM

Hi Valsa! So grateful for your visit and your oh so encouraging words. Thank you so much for your best wishes! Am new to this poetry form so it was fun to try something I've never done. I think that is one of the blessings of the "soup" - to be challenged to try something outside of our comfort zone! Blessings my friend!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/22/2022 10:40:00 AM

Much needed to help bring new life to the landscape. Good luck in the contest Sam. Over Fork Over. Tom

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/22/2022 12:14:00 PM

So true Tom! We have had a very dry winter - little rain and very little snow. March has been better and April has been a wet blessing! We are indeed grateful for the rain and snow in the mountains! Thank you for your always positive thoughts from your perceptive heart and good wishes. Hope you are well. Over Fork Over - in a McIntosh and wellingtons!