Notes About The Poem

Patterns On Glass

Scattered patterns made by rain
cascade down my window pane 
Over glass a teardrop trail
navigates without a sail

I must stand by, helplessly
as they glisten in the light
keeping vigil through the night
in fear they're lost at sea


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6/2/18
8 Lines Poetry Contest
Resubmitted for Brian Strand's August Premiere Contest #480

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 12/24/2021 7:01:00 PM
What a superbly crafted poem, Carrie. The images are so beautifully etched. Congratulations! Best wishes, Brian
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Date: 7/9/2018 6:54:00 AM
I love the soothing sounds of rain Carrie. This poem is a sweet little gem! : )
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Date: 6/17/2018 10:31:00 PM
Flows like honey from the tree. Beautifully crafted. Exquisite. :) gw
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Date: 6/5/2018 10:47:00 AM
An artist eye sees the imagery in nature,Carrie, great rhyme and flow of the verse. Congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve
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Date: 6/4/2018 9:24:00 AM
Congrats, Carrie, a wonderful poem with a wonderful flow to it. John
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Date: 6/3/2018 9:09:00 PM
Lovely, Carrie. Congrats on your gold medal win.
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Date: 6/3/2018 8:16:00 PM
I loved that second stanza Carrie, especially the last line..Great flow and a beautiful write..Congrats on your win
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Date: 6/3/2018 8:09:00 PM
Back to say congratulations Carrie.I guess Joseph likes watching the rain run down his window, too:)
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Date: 6/3/2018 6:34:00 PM
Such soothing lines, Many congrats on your win Carrie:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 6/3/2018 6:20:00 PM
Congratulations on your #1 win!
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Date: 6/3/2018 6:16:00 PM
Congratulations for your win Carrie :)
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Date: 6/3/2018 12:31:00 AM
such elegance lacing this page, carrie... your sense of observation is a trademark divine... let it rain!... huggs
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Date: 6/2/2018 9:53:00 PM
This is a very soothing read, Carrie. Funny how poets like watching rain run down a pane of glass. I do it all the time:)
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Date: 6/2/2018 8:18:00 PM
l Like this. Good luck.
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