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Song of a Raindrop

I am a rain drop flopped down from the clouds I could have landed in a river or the sea Then merging with the rising and receding waves I would have been washed down into oblivion Or could have fallen from the heights Into a desolate dreary desert Amid the blistering granules of sand To be absorbed into nothingness Chances are there to have fallen on a rock Lying scorched in the heat of the mid-day sun Then I would have vanished into thin air Evaporating into nonexistence I could have fallen into a muddy puddle Or perhaps into a filthy drainage To be contaminated with the sewage Or be the breeding ground of worms and bugs But fortunately for me I happened to fall into fecund soil Where there lay in wait a few seeds Hankering for the cool touch of moisture Arid souls desperately thirsting for water. They sucked the molecules within me. As their dry kernel got soaked and puffed, Slowly they sprouted and grew into life. Absorbing again the drops that came after me They, into towering trees, eventually grew Some touching heaven’s azure heights And giving shade and shelter to many Now as I see them crested with flowers And bearing clusters of luscious fruits I feel I am there in each leaf and bud And my essence flows through every vein! Is there a thought more priceless and gratifying In the life of a teacher than this one! Dec.28.2022 ~ PLACED FIRST~ Priceless Poetry Contest Sponsor- Regina McIntosh 2022. Marathon Mile.24. Poetry Contest Sponsor - Mark Toney

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Di11y Da11y

Date: 1/27/2023 11:01:00 PM

Quite beautiful, I was with you on every step of the soulful raindrops journey and felt the emotion and sadness of the possible places to fall. Hopefully some of those places will be receptive to a raindrop some day and start a journey of their own.

Michael Tor

Date: 1/4/2023 8:55:00 PM

An exceptional piece Valsa worthy of much recognition. Congratulations Dear...

Beata Agustin

Date: 1/3/2023 5:38:00 PM

Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... exposing and expressing poetically your teacher-role. God bless you.

W J Clarke

Date: 1/3/2023 2:44:00 PM

Really beautiful and absorbing. You have been truly blessed with the creative flow of the pen.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/3/2023 12:42:00 PM

Congratulations on this winning work. Way to go. Creative lines penned for sure. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara..Karter is our grandson. He is 11 years old. Our daughter and her husband are the proud parents.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 1/2/2023 11:04:00 PM

Brilliant write, Valsa ~ warmest congratulations on your well deserved trophy win, God bless

Jcb Brul

Date: 1/1/2023 8:20:00 PM

Back to fave this gem. This is one of the best poems I ever read that hit a chord in my heart. A very delightful write that serves like a warm ember in this winter cold. I sooo love this!!

I Am Anaya

Date: 1/1/2023 11:38:00 AM

From a raindrop to dew drop and far in-between, you've captured it's pure essence, insightful, Valsa Huge congratulations on your Trophy win! Happy New Year! XO

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/1/2023 10:54:00 AM

Congratulations on your wonderful win. What a story/write. Have a blessed day/week with your wonderful win..............

Ann Peck

Date: 1/1/2023 10:01:00 AM

Your poem is so filled with your lovely heart, dear Valsa. To witness a raindrop help a plant grow from seed is nothing less than spectacular! Thank you for writing such beauty! And congratulations on First!

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/1/2023 7:41:00 AM

Unrivaled in depth and breadth... a remarkable work of art that more than takes a stand to its fantastic ascension to the top of this contest. We are happy that you have shared the precious tale of your educational career with us through this magnificent poetry. Congratulations, my dear friend, on obtaining the prize you so rightfully deserved. And I wish you and your loved ones health, fortune, and happiness in the new year.

Valsa George
Date: 1/1/2023 8:52:00 AM

I feel so elated by your sweet words, dear Lasaad . Thanks a lot dear friend. Wish you a Great New Year. I am a bit busy today and will be able to look at your poems only a day later as I have a family function to attend.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 1/1/2023 4:22:00 AM

wow this one took me to a higher level of understanding Valsa, your ability to introspect and understand is outstanding, I am a rain drop you said, and then you took us there with poetic excellence. A Fav for me in creativity and style, loved it :)

Valsa George
Date: 1/1/2023 8:44:00 AM

I remember your sweet words of appreciation on this poem soon after I posted it. I feel honored in making this poem your Fave. Sometimes our muses really inspire us. Glad for your sweet words on this New New Year day... dear Rose. I shall come to your poems later as I have to be away for a day!

Joanna Daniel

Date: 1/1/2023 3:58:00 AM

Simply brilliant one, Valsa, congratulations:)

Valsa George
Date: 1/1/2023 8:40:00 AM

Thanks a lot Jo. Happy for your comment and this honor

Jcb Brul

Date: 1/1/2023 2:49:00 AM

Thank you for taking us into your golden story as a teacher through this sublime poem. Congratulations on your well-deserved trophy win my friend.. Have a Prosperous New Year.

Valsa George
Date: 1/1/2023 3:29:00 AM

This is indeed a New Year gift to me. I never expected this, though I love this poem of mine. It has come from my heart. Jez, thank you so much for your sweet words. Have a happy and prosperous New Year!

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 1/1/2023 2:09:00 AM

Extraordinary and insightful… a beautiful writing worthy of its glorious rise to the first position in this contest. Thank you for submitting it and God bless you. Congratulations – with love, Gina

Valsa George
Date: 1/1/2023 3:23:00 AM

Wow.... so delighted by this trophy win in your contest Gina. This is more than I could expect on this New Year day. I am so thankful to you for choosing my poem from the several eligible entries. Have a happy New Year! Stay Blessed, dear friend.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/30/2022 6:51:00 AM

So beautiful, Valsa! We are like a drop of water into history and we all hope to be fruitful, part of something beautiful. God bless you, dear one, and happy new year!

Valsa George
Date: 1/1/2023 3:26:00 AM

Thank you so much Kim for your lovely comment. Yes, we are raindrops and if we can make someone's growth congenial, our life becomes worthwhile. Have a great year ahead!

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 12/30/2022 3:32:00 AM

I have never witnessed a more beautiful raindrop that yours, may you have the good fortune of winning this ought to be read by many :)

Valsa George
Date: 12/30/2022 5:15:00 AM

Rose, you have made my day.....! Thanks a lot dear. Glad you have fully absorbed the essence of my poem. This is a poem I hold close to my heart ! I feel such joy when I see my students faring in life. .... perhaps, no less joy parents feel in seeing their children come up in life. Have a blessed New Year.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/28/2022 9:16:00 PM

A write as pretty as a picture, with a title 'to die for,' gift-wrapped by Valsa! Thank you for bringing a smile to my face and a song to my heart, all through the precious existence of a raindrop. Blessings, Gershon

Valsa George
Date: 12/30/2022 5:09:00 AM

You have absorbed the beauty of my poem. Your comment has made me so happy. Glad to know that my poem has left you smiling. Thanks a lot dear Gershon.

Stephan McBride

Date: 12/28/2022 8:07:00 AM

The rain falls on the just and the unjust, blessed are those that absorb this rain drop and seek more where this came from to inherit living water flowing through out that springs up new life to tell another of this rain drop : ). Love ya

Valsa George
Date: 12/30/2022 5:07:00 AM

Thanks a lot Stephan for your beautiful response. Have a great year ahead and stay blessed.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 12/28/2022 4:11:00 AM

Your poem is an ode to raindrop--life on earth would not exist without water. Like air, water is priceless. Best to you, Valsa.

Valsa George
Date: 12/30/2022 5:05:00 AM

It is not merely an ode to a rain drop. It is actually the story of my life as a teacher. Thanks Vijay!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/28/2022 12:09:00 AM

So discriptive Valsa, you became that raindrop. Tom

Valsa George
Date: 12/30/2022 5:03:00 AM

Yes, dear Tom. When I see my students in high positions, I feel so glad. Thanks a lot.

Val Brooklyn Rogers Blk Panther

Date: 12/27/2022 9:43:00 PM

Hey Valsa I just read your art.. SONG OF A RAINDROP. Amazing piece of your heart. This was a refreshing visit. Val Brooklyn Rogers blk panther

Valsa George
Date: 12/30/2022 5:01:00 AM

Thank you so much poet friend.... Val. My hubby calls me Val. So there is a kinship formed. Glad you stopped by to read my poem. Though you are new to me, you took the pains to read my poem and make a sweet comment.