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Rain

Rain

An unnoticed ship
sails across the sky.
Its leaden oars trail 
swift exploration
down the horizon.

It stern-ward went
forth, swift over 
northbound upon
the briny shore

and firmly
stood upon
grassy hills,

emptied
its bulk.

Rain.

4/1/2019

Favorite Poem From Last Week (March 31-April 6, 2019) Poetry Contest
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Ashley Avatar
April 19, 2019 at 9:33 PM
Captivating and creative imagery, Eve. Congratulations on your excellent win with your beautiful and dramatic poem. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Marc Avatar
April 19, 2019 at 8:10 AM
Great poem Eve ~ congratulations on your win!
Agustin Avatar
April 18, 2019 at 9:10 PM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing... God bless you.
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 17, 2019 at 3:14 PM
I loved the metaphor used to your wonderful ending Eve. Congratulations on your deserving First Placement! Have a lovely Easter! xxoo
Krutsinger Avatar
April 4, 2019 at 11:57 AM
There is nothing as elemental as the elements; this DM brings it home.
Canerdy Avatar
April 4, 2019 at 8:06 AM
What a creative piece on RAIN, Eve! Janice
Godwin Avatar
April 2, 2019 at 11:41 AM
Very unique, a good read, Eve. All the best .... CayCay
Kiser Avatar
April 2, 2019 at 1:18 AM
A powerful DM vision!
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