Ripples

I have a tap that drips Drop after languid drop, they slowly form, pear-shaped pearls Reflecting light, rainbows, a fluid diamond Then gravity, they fall, only to explode to a myriad of ripples Liquid slivers that pour, jump and settle Breaking the surface, spreading, traveling They reach an edge, come softly back Momentum lost Until they vanish beneath the returned calm surface 1997

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Barbara Peckham

Date: 8/13/2021 7:13:00 PM

Absolutely delightful writing. Such a perfect picture! Thank you for this poem.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 8/9/2021 1:00:00 PM

Beautiful writing, Graham. I enjoyed it immensely. Give us more!!!!

Graham Bentley
Date: 8/10/2021 9:50:00 AM

my thanks for your kind words, more I certainly have, it is cathartic for me, and so over days I have maybe 20 more from the past, as well of the newly inspired poems I am writing thanks to a special person

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 8/9/2021 12:59:00 PM

Hello Graham Bentley, yes that is what a ripple does. So nice to meet you. enjoy your day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 5/23/2024 10:49:00 AM

Hello Graham I am back to reread this poem. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/10/2021 10:15:00 AM

Hello Graham, It is a pleasure to meet you to. I look forward to reading more of your poetry. enjoy your day my friend.

Graham Bentley
Date: 8/10/2021 9:52:00 AM

|Thank you, and a pleasure for me also.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/9/2021 1:00:00 PM

Graham, welcome to Poetry Soup.