Droplet

Little droplet
your time is near,
never fear,
be part of it.

Fall into the great ocean
your conscious way,
unconscious stay,
Nature's final notion.

Lean back
let it go,
it happens so,
embrace the black.

Droplet make a tiny splash.
Whisper in your Bardo ear,
till you're no longer here,
and flesh turns to simple ash.

So sleep little droplet,
how sweet the dew.
To love it and live it
and to start anew.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Alex Avatar
June 28, 2024 at 3:52 AM
"Fall into the great ocean your conscious way, unconscious stay, Nature's final notion." - A flawlessly flowing poem. Congratulations!
Gaul Avatar
July 5, 2024 at 7:10 AM
Your visit and comment are most appreciated. Always kindhearted.
Kendrick Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 9:27 AM
Creative lines penned for JCB Burl's poetry contest. Way to go and congratulations on your winner. Sara K
Gaul Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 11:14 AM
Sara, kudos to you as well on your placement.
Goldsmith Avatar
June 25, 2024 at 8:28 AM
Congratulations on your win. Your "Droplet" is a magical write. "Love It" Have a wonderful day with your win..............
Gaul Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 11:13 AM
Paul, I appreciate so very much your kindhearted visits and comments. Hope you enjoy your placement as well.
Seeker Avatar
March 18, 2022 at 6:57 PM
So delighted to come across this marvellous write!
Gaul Avatar
March 19, 2022 at 4:56 PM
This has a strong Buddhist reference but at the same time has meaning for us all in different layers. The quintilla rhyme pattern is modified to couplet to give it a rebirth twist at the close. Thanks so much for kind, cogent commentary.
Hoffman Avatar
March 12, 2021 at 7:49 AM
This is a lovely poem, Greg! Congrats on your win.
Gaul Avatar
March 12, 2021 at 11:00 AM
Franci, your notice and kind commentary are most appreciated. Thank you.
Byrne Avatar
March 11, 2021 at 9:54 AM
Hi Greg, What a beautiful poem. Frances
Gaul Avatar
March 12, 2021 at 11:01 AM
Frances, your visit is heartening. Thanks ever so.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
May 29, 2018 at 10:04 AM
Stunning piece. Congratulations on your win :) xomo!
Gaul Avatar
May 29, 2018 at 1:42 PM
Just trying to get my feet wet. But, it's great that you noticed as I'm splashing around. Appreciate your comment.
Rodrigues Avatar
May 27, 2018 at 5:33 PM
Wow, you made quite the splash! Congrats! A fave!
Gaul Avatar
May 27, 2018 at 7:43 PM
Kim, your work is so respected. It makes me feel great that you notice. Many thanks.
Gentry Avatar
May 27, 2018 at 4:17 PM
Back to congratulate you on another win with your droplet poem. Well done!
Gaul Avatar
May 27, 2018 at 7:42 PM
So gracious Susan for you to notice. Most appreciate your comments.
Gauthier Avatar
May 27, 2018 at 10:40 AM
Wow - how zen. Lovely, Greg. Congrats on your well deserved win.
Gaul Avatar
May 27, 2018 at 7:41 PM
Many thanks Line. It's really just a little thing but I'm glad and honored that you noticed it.
Carber Avatar
April 11, 2018 at 8:59 AM
Congrats on your placement in Brian's contest,Greg-- it's a lovely and apropos conceit you devised for the poem.
Gaul Avatar
April 11, 2018 at 2:07 PM
Your gracious compliments flow over me and my little poem where my droplet is uplifted running like a stream. Be well.
Gentry Avatar
April 11, 2018 at 1:13 AM
Congratulations on your win with this beautiful poem of many layers.
Gaul Avatar
April 11, 2018 at 2:05 PM
Thanks so much for your interest and commentary on my little poem. Most appreciated.
Gauthier Avatar
April 10, 2018 at 10:08 PM
Lovely personification and metaphor. A FAVE for me, Greg. Superb. Congrats on a most deserved win.
Gaul Avatar
April 11, 2018 at 2:03 PM
A most appreciated comment. My little droplet may be translated into tears of joy. If only for a moment.
Van Der Wath Avatar
February 14, 2018 at 4:47 AM
I just love this. It has so many layers that you can read into depending on your viewpoint.
Gaul Avatar
February 14, 2018 at 8:16 AM
So nice to read how you see this poem. Very satisfying. What every poet likes to hear. Thank you very much.
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