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I Slipped On a Teardrop- and Landed



They trickled down my cheeks in steady streams
     and blotting was no use, the dam gave way.
As tears continued, some fell to the floor.
     I bent to wipe them- and began to sway.

I lost my balance, and my right hand slipped
     upon the tears and somehow shoved my head
against a bench and stabbing pain set in,                           
     while flashing lights appeared- in yellow- red.

It seemed I landed on a soft white cloud, 
     and angels kneeling all around me wept.
I was not frightened- just felt quite at peace,
     like this was where all happiness was kept.

And on this cloud, I floated through the sky
     without a care or worry in my heart.
But oh, the angels kept on weeping still-
     I did not know where sadness played its part.

My tears were gone, and gladness filled my soul;
     my heart was free of all my doom and gloom.
I felt so light and happy floating in the air.
     Then, all at once, I woke up in a room

upon my bed with loved ones all around!
     I had passed out, you see, but now was fine.
Intensity of sadness now was gone-
     and slipping on my teardrop quite benign.

I had landed in an unconscious state
     inside a glimpse of heaven, overjoyed
that heartbreak from my kitty that I lost
    was there, but my strong spirit- not destroyed.

Those angels where I landed cried for me
     and spared me my own tears to mourn my pain.
They helped me ease my burden, heal my heart-
     embrace life's peace and happiness again.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Ibeh Avatar
June 26, 2023 at 6:15 PM
Stunning that this masterpiece didn't net you a POTD! Congratulations, Sandra. It's instant favorite for me!
Canerdy Avatar
June 24, 2023 at 8:48 AM
A big CONGRATS on your well-deserved win, Sandra. What a wonderful, descriptive, moving poem! Janice
Mcintosh Avatar
June 24, 2023 at 3:34 AM
Just amazing writing. So enchanting and beautiful. Love it. Congrats on the top win. God bless you, Love, Gina
Devnath  Avatar
June 25, 2016 at 2:17 PM
Beautiful poem my lovely friend. Congrats on your win. Loved always, bl
A  Avatar
June 25, 2016 at 1:41 PM
Lovely win, Sandra. Skat
Medders Tobechi Avatar
June 25, 2016 at 11:19 AM
Sandra, this is beautiful...you have a special gift for telling story in verse...Congratulations on your placement
Rockwell Avatar
June 25, 2016 at 10:03 AM
I loved where your poem transported me! Thank you for sharing and for entering my contest!
Haight Avatar
June 25, 2016 at 11:11 AM
I enjoyed writing for your theme, Cindi, and I appreciate my placement on the short list of your Premiere Contest. Thank you so much! Hugs, Sandra
Gupta Avatar
June 22, 2016 at 6:16 AM
Charming renewal of regular peace and happiness through the short lived pearl drops trickling down the cheeks ... lovely ...
Haight Avatar
June 22, 2016 at 3:56 PM
Thank you, Probir, for your supportive and positive comment. Sandra
Canerdy Avatar
June 21, 2016 at 3:20 PM
A 7 for this lovely, skillfully-written poem, Sandra! Janice
Haight Avatar
June 22, 2016 at 3:52 PM
Thank you so much, Janice, for your encouraging comment and the 7! Hugs, Sandra
Rycroft Avatar
June 21, 2016 at 11:10 AM
Beautiful well written great audio very spiritual x
Haight Avatar
June 22, 2016 at 3:52 PM
Thank you, Wendy, for your nice comment. I am pleased that you enjoyed it. Hugs, Sandra
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