Pennies From Heaven

The hands of twilight amble through glazed clouds
Soothing my emptiness, a  heart’s debris, 
Although one longtime wish rattles aloud
Warm is the breeze that flutes in symphony. 

Soothing my emptiness, a  heart’s debris, 
Ripples of time explore true north’s hourglass
Warm is the breeze that flutes in symphony;
As life seeks a reaping from time’s compass

Ripples of time explore true north’s hourglass
When in a gush, drizzles of kismet pour,
As life seeks a reaping from time’s compass
Oh, pennies from heaven open sky’s door!

When in a gush, drizzles of kismet pour
Drenching the thirst of love’s rebirth, joy flares;
Oh, pennies from heaven open sky’s door,
I taste once more a blooming warmth so rare.

Drenching the thirst of love’s rebirth, joy flares;
Although one crumpled wish rattles aloud;
I taste once more a blooming warmth so rare.
The hands of twilight, wander through glazed clouds



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* Oxford English Dictionary:’e. pennies from heaven:
unexpected benefits; also (in sing.): a windfall, 
a godsend (rare).

*A song, Pennies from Heaven, was composed 
in 1936---‘ don't you know each cloud contains
pennies from heaven’…


Rhonda and Cyndi’s Penny Pantoums Contest
by nette onclaud
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Macmillan Avatar
September 27, 2012 at 8:24 PM
Fantastic in every way. Sorry for taking soooo very long to get here. Stunning stuff. Though I loved all the lines, my favourite was Warm is the breeze that flutes in symphony...hugs to you... hope your allergies are still doing better. I just bought my detox kit (again) and I'm hoping to cleanse in two weeks. I'm crumbling right now... need to regear, recharge. xoxo Cyndi
Patrikar Avatar
September 26, 2012 at 9:25 AM
good look up! a well deserved win! congratulations :)
Brown Avatar
September 26, 2012 at 5:19 AM
A belated congratulations on your win in Rhonda and Cyndi's "Penny Pantoums" contest Nette. Love, Carol
Kendrick Avatar
September 25, 2012 at 3:16 PM
Congrats on your winning work..Sara
Poet Avatar
September 25, 2012 at 11:16 AM
An amazing Pantoum here Nette!Congrats on your 2nd place win in the contest.
Sweetheart Avatar
September 25, 2012 at 9:45 AM
CONGRATS NETTE LUV ON A SUPER 2ND PLACE WIN FOR SUPERB POETRY ..
Gorelick Avatar
September 25, 2012 at 7:24 AM
Congrats nette...a beauty...BG
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
September 25, 2012 at 1:01 AM
Congratulations nette, well done and a well deserved win xx
Horsman Avatar
September 20, 2012 at 10:15 AM
another wonder from you, nette, your title, also a play on tv, written by Denis Potter one of my favourite author.
Hendricks Avatar
August 25, 2012 at 10:47 PM
I don't know the first thing about pantoums. I do know this is classy writing. Well done on this enjoyable piece, Nette. Best of luck to you in the contest. Fingers crossed. :)
Sefunmi Avatar
August 25, 2012 at 8:25 AM
Lovely Pantonm here! Nice write!
Sweetheart Avatar
August 24, 2012 at 5:51 AM
Nette luv u make writing look so easy with this hard form ..such an tense and beautiful piece.. I am always so amazed at the thoughts u create.. good luck.. so far I have eluded this challenge just for the form..oh.. my son and his wife on way home to have baby Sept. 22nd so I get to play Grandma again..so happy..hands r awful.. hope it goes soon.. oh..
Dietrich Avatar
August 23, 2012 at 10:14 PM
Your poem really captured the essence of that beautiful old fashioned song Pennies from heaven. your words gushed like heaven's rain, Nette. love that idea of kismet you inserted into it. VERY cool entry into the contest
Poet Avatar
August 23, 2012 at 7:17 PM
Amazing poetry by you Nette.You take us somewhere outside this world with your poetry!!!
Mjelde Avatar
August 23, 2012 at 12:48 PM
A truly masterful and wonderful piece, nice penning, great work!!Good luck in contest!! xoxo - Laila ;)
Sivey Avatar
August 23, 2012 at 12:17 PM
Wow, Nette, you have written a truly phenomenal write here! I am so impressed with the ease at which this poem reads, it flows like water! I love this triumphant poem that sends intrigue to the brain! A truly masterful piece, Great Work!!
Devnath  Avatar
August 23, 2012 at 11:48 AM
Wonderful imagination penned with magic like words. The treasures of nature themselves are pennies, lovely done. Best wishes for the contest. Loved always, bl
Andresen Avatar
August 23, 2012 at 11:25 AM
Could they write so beautiful already in 1936.... You are the best Nette :) - Wich you luck in contest !!! - Smile and be happy - oxox love // Anne-Lise // always//:)
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