Sparks of Life

"Umpteen little moments of all living creatures are knitted together to weave the vivid fabric called 'Life' " ~ by poet. 

The first wee sprout springing up from a seed
Bright sparkling baby eyes so fresh and pure
A wobbly calf standing first time for feed
Cute ducklings following mama for sure
Blooms that bring, to the dreary mind, a cure

Children diving into the pond for fun
Birds cheering us with their morning songs sweet
Peacock wooing peahen - dancing begun
Buzzing bees, wild, building their hives so neat
Busy squirrels collecting nuts to eat

Crows cawing and sharing food with their friends
Sparrows hiding under leaves during rain
Toiling hawker, his life in streets, he spends
Grandma's graceful smile - creased face - hiding pain
The fall of the leaves, nothing to remain

Date: 07/11/2022
Submitted for: It's All About Three Q's Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Constance La France
Theme chosen: Life
Quintain (English), ababb, 10 syllables each line.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Baker Avatar
September 10, 2022 at 2:05 PM
A poem of the soulful observations of life, Ani. Each example so thoughtfully described. The images brought your poem to life and was uplifting to read my friend. Another FAV for my list! Thank you for the time and effort you put into each poem you share with us. Smiles ~ Blessings. Bill
Kendrick Avatar
September 9, 2022 at 7:58 AM
I enjoyed reading this one so no wonder it was in the first of the list. Congratulations. Way to go. Your visits to my page are inspiring. Sara
Peck Avatar
August 8, 2022 at 3:06 PM
Congratulations on First Place! Your poem is wonderful ~ just like Nature :)
Proxenos Avatar
August 8, 2022 at 5:00 AM
Ani, you are an angel, you always answer me, so beautifully and eloquently, I might add and i have not replied for ages or reciprocated in kind, to comment on your poems. Your poems are a joy to read always, and i see that with this one congratulations are in order. BE WELL MY FRIEND AND THANK-YOU. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
La France Avatar
August 5, 2022 at 5:37 AM
Ani, congratulations on your win in my contest with your beautiful Quintain. Excellent writing and I love your quote, blessings ~ Constance
Jayasankar Avatar
August 5, 2022 at 10:11 AM
Dear Constance, thank you so very much for such an inspiring contest... as always....and my placement...I enjoyed writing for this... Have a lovely day my friend... Hugs... ~ Ani
Gondolf Avatar
August 3, 2022 at 6:29 AM
I enjoyed this beautiful touching poem, Ani, congrats on your win. Hugs, John
Kauffman Avatar
August 2, 2022 at 12:33 PM
Truly, a "vivid fabric of life" woven through each of your delightful lines Ani. Congratulations on your win!
Agustin Avatar
August 2, 2022 at 12:45 AM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... delightful and delighting from the start till the end. God bless you.
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 1, 2022 at 10:30 PM
Your lovely poem puts emphasis on the glory of life. Congratulations on your deserving First place win Anitha. Blessings xxoo
Goldsmith Avatar
August 1, 2022 at 10:20 AM
Back with "Congratulations" on your win. A wonderful write. Have a blessed day/week writing way.................
Fowler Avatar
August 1, 2022 at 5:23 AM
Back with huge congrats on you win Ani! Well done! Linda
Seeker Avatar
July 31, 2022 at 9:32 PM
Weaved together so elegantly, so eloquently! Congrats on your win, Anitha
Jayasankar Avatar
August 1, 2022 at 4:10 AM
Thank you so very much Seeker for the visit, comment, and the congrats... Much appreciate.. God bless... ~ Ani
Poet Avatar
July 31, 2022 at 7:05 PM
Congratulations, Anitha, on your first-place win! Through "Sparks of Life," you quite effortlessly portrayed what it means to be alive. Sincere best wishes
Jayasankar Avatar
August 1, 2022 at 4:09 AM
Thank you so much Sotto Poet for the visit, comment and the congrats... Yes, in this poem I was trying to portray the stages of life from birth till death...the various little moments in between...of all living creatures... Have a blessed day... ~ Ani
Anaya Avatar
July 31, 2022 at 6:31 PM
Anitha congratulations on your top win! You expressed life through "Sparks Of Life" so naturally. To have the opportunities to see these remarkable things are gifts. Warmest wishes
Jayasankar Avatar
August 1, 2022 at 4:06 AM
Thank you so much dear Anaya, for the visit, comment and the congrats... Have a blessed day... Hugs... ~ Ani
George Avatar
July 31, 2022 at 4:43 AM
Such sparks make life lively and beautiful ! These strings of images from nature delight and enthrall, Ani ! I see the 'wobbly calf standing first time for feed' before my eyes, a sight I used to relish at my home as a child
Jayasankar Avatar
August 1, 2022 at 2:44 AM
Thank you so much dear Valsa for the visit and comment... Yes true... from birth till death, umpteen moments..from the lives of all living creatures...they form 'Life'... yes I too have seen the "wobbly calf...."...in my native.. Kerala... Have a blessed day dear poetess... Hugs... ~ Ani
Fowler Avatar
July 28, 2022 at 1:39 PM
You have woven this beautifully Anitha. The fabric of life. hugs, Linda
Jayasankar Avatar
August 1, 2022 at 2:38 AM
Thank you so much dear Linda for the visit and the comment. Much appreciate... Have a blessed day... Hugs... ~ Ani
Dietrich Avatar
July 20, 2022 at 7:55 PM
this is SO ENCHANTING, Ani. you are remarkable. I hope your family sees what a wonderful writer you are.
Jayasankar Avatar
August 1, 2022 at 2:37 AM
Ria, thank you so very much for always supporting me... Have a lovely blessed day sweet friend... Hugs... ~ Ani
Lawrence Avatar
July 12, 2022 at 6:32 PM
My dear Ani, A menagerie of life and life's creatures and moments that bring so much joy. You have woven a beautiful rich tapestry here my friend starting with the first wee sprout . I love it ! Blessing and hugs to you. You have a beautiful soul Ani. Hugs and love , Susan :)
Jayasankar Avatar
August 1, 2022 at 2:34 AM
Thank you so much dear Susan for the visit and lovely comment. Yes, here in this poem I tried to portray the different stages of all living beings from beginning till end... Have a lovely blessed day dear sweet friend... Hugs... ~ Ani
Goldsmith Avatar
July 11, 2022 at 8:09 AM
Your "Sparks of Life" is a wonderful write. Have a blessed day writing way..................
Jayasankar Avatar
July 11, 2022 at 10:01 AM
Thank you so much Paula for the visit and comment... Hugs... ~ Ani
Pandit Avatar
July 11, 2022 at 6:19 AM
Splendid images of life throughout--enjoyed the voice of your poem from start to finish, Ani. A FAVE from me for this winning poem you wrote.
Jayasankar Avatar
July 11, 2022 at 10:00 AM
Thank you so very much Vijayji, for the visit, comment, and for the fav... Have a blessed day... ~ Ani
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