Joy

THE tears that flowed,
flowed like a babbling river.
Running, flowing, like a gentle current,
tugging at the heart string.
A unfathomable joy, busting,
making each  tear ,drift,
drop, like a cascading waterfall.
Clear, crystalline
 drop,
    drop, 
      drop. 
The downward flow, spiraled,
To the sleeve down below.
No more joy could hold the heart
as I gazed upon the tiny face.
As a new life appeared, 
the heart consumed,amidst
The tears running 
  drop, 
    drop,
      drop
until the flow finally stopped.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

McBride  Avatar
May 20, 2011 at 6:32 PM
i love it , you have an amazing gift
Dietrich Avatar
May 18, 2011 at 12:30 AM
did you blog for birthdays or something? I just saw your earlier message from the day. WEll, I am Sept. 5. Remember my lucky number? Also for the year 55. So remind me when YOURS is!
Neels Avatar
April 17, 2011 at 11:36 AM
An expressive write Phyllis, enjoyed by me tonight.. love wilma
Onclaud Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 10:54 PM
i go gooey over this poetic spell, phylls.. soo marvelous and beautifully pained! :) huggs, nette...
Kendrick Avatar
April 10, 2011 at 5:28 PM
Very expressive and creative work that you have penned..Sara
Foulk Avatar
April 8, 2011 at 2:01 PM
a beautiful and touching piece of poetry. thank you for reading The Old Train Depot and for your comment.
Dietrich Avatar
April 6, 2011 at 2:28 PM
How wonderful, you made it into tears of joy. I think very few did that. And I love the baby as the focus of this one, Phyllis. I hope this does well in the contest!
George   Avatar
April 6, 2011 at 12:17 AM
Tears of Joy - Wonderful writing, Phyllis. Lainie
Schaffner Avatar
April 4, 2011 at 2:32 PM
Imagery, at its' best. I like it!
Brown Avatar
April 4, 2011 at 12:45 PM
I enjoyed reading your poetry today and will be back again soon to read more Phyllis. May you have a week of good health, joy and sunshine to light up your life. Love, Carol
Gorelick Avatar
April 4, 2011 at 11:29 AM
Enjoyed this so much..the format is interesting as well.. Good work. BG
Peranteau Avatar
April 4, 2011 at 10:58 AM
A wonderful free verse dear poet ! There are other forms which this write could fall under, yet, this is the safest ! ;) Have a fantastic week Phyllis ! Much love, james.................P.S.....I have a; Loving Giving, caring, funny sister named, Phyllis ;)
Devonshire Avatar
April 4, 2011 at 10:27 AM
The tears that come when giving birth must indeed be born of joy. A beautiful, touching poem, Phyllis. Best wishes in the contest! Love, Carolyn
Devonshire Avatar
April 4, 2011 at 10:26 AM
The tears that come when giving birth must indeed be born of joy. A beautiful, touching poem, Phyllis. Best wishes in the contest! Love, Carolyn
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace