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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.

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Date: 3/18/2022 6:57:00 PM
So delighted to come across this marvellous write!
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Greg Gaul
Date: 3/19/2022 4:56:00 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.
Date: 3/12/2021 7:49:00 AM
This is a lovely poem, Greg! Congrats on your win.
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Greg Gaul
Date: 3/12/2021 11:00:00 AM
Franci, your notice and kind commentary are most appreciated. Thank you.
Date: 3/11/2021 9:54:00 AM
Hi Greg, What a beautiful poem. Frances
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Greg Gaul
Date: 3/12/2021 11:01:00 AM
Frances, your visit is heartening. Thanks ever so.
Date: 5/29/2018 10:04:00 AM
Stunning piece. Congratulations on your win :) xomo!
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Greg Gaul
Date: 5/29/2018 1:42:00 PM
Just trying to get my feet wet. But, it's great that you noticed as I'm splashing around. Appreciate your comment.
Date: 5/27/2018 5:33:00 PM
Wow, you made quite the splash! Congrats! A fave!
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Greg Gaul
Date: 5/27/2018 7:43:00 PM
Kim, your work is so respected. It makes me feel great that you notice. Many thanks.
Date: 5/27/2018 4:17:00 PM
Back to congratulate you on another win with your droplet poem. Well done!
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Greg Gaul
Date: 5/27/2018 7:42:00 PM
So gracious Susan for you to notice. Most appreciate your comments.
Date: 5/27/2018 10:40:00 AM
Wow - how zen. Lovely, Greg. Congrats on your well deserved win.
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Greg Gaul
Date: 5/27/2018 7:41:00 PM
Many thanks Line. It's really just a little thing but I'm glad and honored that you noticed it.
Date: 4/11/2018 8:59:00 AM
Congrats on your placement in Brian's contest,Greg-- it's a lovely and apropos conceit you devised for the poem.
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Greg Gaul
Date: 4/11/2018 2:07:00 PM
Your gracious compliments flow over me and my little poem where my droplet is uplifted running like a stream. Be well.
Date: 4/11/2018 1:13:00 AM
Congratulations on your win with this beautiful poem of many layers.
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Greg Gaul
Date: 4/11/2018 2:05:00 PM
Thanks so much for your interest and commentary on my little poem. Most appreciated.
Date: 4/10/2018 10:08:00 PM
Lovely personification and metaphor. A FAVE for me, Greg. Superb. Congrats on a most deserved win.
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Greg Gaul
Date: 4/11/2018 2:03:00 PM
A most appreciated comment. My little droplet may be translated into tears of joy. If only for a moment.
Date: 2/14/2018 4:47:00 AM
I just love this. It has so many layers that you can read into depending on your viewpoint.
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Greg Gaul
Date: 2/14/2018 8:16:00 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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