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Entry for The Musings of the Mind Poetry Contest: Sponsored by: Ink Empress Date wrote 3rd June 26

I Kissed The Rain

I found him on the field
     amidst the blood,
the limbless bodies
       the bodiless limbs.
He still held breath
     held his sword;
I kissed the rain from his cheek
ran my finger across his lips
            to silence.
    I placed my hand
on his gaping wound
         took his
      and placed it 
on my swollen womb;
          He is here.
       Is it he?
           It is.
      Will it end?
          I say it will;
   Though in truth
crows gather on this hill;
      I fear not.
I kissed the rain from his cheek
took the sword from his hand.
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June 14, 2026 at 5:02 AM
For some reason this made me tear up, not sure why, its the way youv painted imagery of this which is so very poignant and soul stirring. And so very haunting too, and deeply emotive. How two lovers meet at a point of despair on the edge of the end, and embracing and tracing life amidst the closeness of death etc. made me sad! A very profound poem that would stay with me for a while! Pleasure reading dear Terry! Congratulations on your win. Sending you light always
Goldsmith Avatar
June 13, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Congratulations on your win. WOW!!! I love this great write/great story. What a great ending..... Have a great weekend with your win...............
Godwin Avatar
June 6, 2026 at 8:42 PM
I'm breathless on the non-breathless poem but it's true. The emotional impact in such poignant lines of brevity is outstanding. CayCay
Smith  Avatar
June 6, 2026 at 1:17 AM
What a thought evoking poem. Good luck in the contest.
Miller Avatar
June 6, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Thank you Alison
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