First Raindrop

Was it a raindrop or your holy tear
That splashed hard onto virgin ground
Were those mournful groans that reached stubborn ears
Before final floodgates’ opening sound

Or was it loud thunder of crashing waves
Sent from your angry broken heart
As the landscape rapidly disappeared 
The mountains and seas no longer apart

Did they taste the drops as they all fell down
Was it salt or sweet on their tongues
Did they cry out to you then for mercy
Before pounding waters filled their spent lungs

Though the first raindrop was followed by pain
The clouds that were emptied in wrath
Now your rain like your tears come with healing
A blessed hope for our dry mortal path



11.22.18
For Raindrop contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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House Avatar
August 11, 2019 at 2:26 PM
I really enjoyed this poem Mark. Very vivid descriptions that took my minds eye on a journey.
Elam Avatar
August 11, 2019 at 3:52 PM
Thanks Susan!
Marcum Wong Avatar
December 2, 2018 at 1:40 AM
Excellent Mark! Congratulations on your wonderful win! Noah's warning went unheeded! : )
De Beaulieu Avatar
November 30, 2018 at 7:20 PM
Hello Mark,this is a lovely poem you have created. Have a nice evening my friend.
Radke Avatar
November 29, 2018 at 10:12 AM
Beautifully written, Mark. There is a poignancy to your words as you write of the flood and redemption. Especially your third stanza. Congratulations. My best. Deb
Elam Avatar
November 30, 2018 at 5:15 AM
Thank you Deb!
Cornish Avatar
November 26, 2018 at 11:53 AM
There was such a classic feel to this, please be very proud to show this write to anyone, it is worthy.
Elam Avatar
November 26, 2018 at 6:15 PM
Thanks Craig and appreciate you for providing the topic!
Andresen Avatar
November 26, 2018 at 12:44 AM
- Congratulations on yours: "The Raindrop" contest poem, Mark :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Leiser Avatar
November 26, 2018 at 12:07 AM
Such a creative interpretation of the raindrop, Mark! I enjoyed this and a big congrats on your win!
La France Avatar
November 25, 2018 at 9:52 PM
Mark, a beautifully penned poem and congratulations on your win ~
Gauthier Avatar
November 25, 2018 at 7:40 PM
A powerful poem, Mark. Congrats on your well deserved win.
Messina Avatar
November 25, 2018 at 6:59 PM
Well done, Mark. Great take on this...Congratulations on your win...Charlie
Roper Avatar
November 25, 2018 at 6:51 PM
Nicely done, Mark, congratulations on your placement in the contest I enjoyed reading..
Elam Avatar
November 25, 2018 at 8:20 PM
Thanks Eve!
Ibeh Avatar
November 25, 2018 at 5:52 PM
Nicely done, Mark!:-) What a delightful read! Congratulations on a well-deserved win!
Elam Avatar
November 25, 2018 at 8:19 PM
Thank you Edward!
Rose  Avatar
November 24, 2018 at 3:34 PM
Rain can do so much damage and so much good, We ought to fill our rain barrels with drops of mercy and compassion. I love your poetry Mark, Always enrichening the heart.
Elam Avatar
November 25, 2018 at 2:36 PM
Thanks Pixie Dust! I agree!
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