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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.

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Bill Baker

Date: 9/10/2022 2:05:00 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

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/9/2022 7:58:00 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

Ann Peck

Date: 8/8/2022 3:06:00 PM

Congratulations on First Place! Your poem is wonderful ~ just like Nature :)

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 8/8/2022 5:00:00 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.

Constance La France

Date: 8/5/2022 5:37:00 AM

Ani, congratulations on your win in my contest with your beautiful Quintain. Excellent writing and I love your quote, blessings ~ Constance

Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 8/5/2022 10:11:00 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

John Gondolf

Date: 8/3/2022 6:29:00 AM

I enjoyed this beautiful touching poem, Ani, congrats on your win. Hugs, John

Sam Kauffman

Date: 8/2/2022 12:33:00 PM

Truly, a "vivid fabric of life" woven through each of your delightful lines Ani. Congratulations on your win!

Beata Agustin

Date: 8/2/2022 12:45:00 AM

Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... delightful and delighting from the start till the end. God bless you.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/1/2022 10:30:00 PM

Your lovely poem puts emphasis on the glory of life. Congratulations on your deserving First place win Anitha. Blessings xxoo

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/1/2022 10:20:00 AM

Back with "Congratulations" on your win. A wonderful write. Have a blessed day/week writing way.................

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 8/1/2022 5:23:00 AM

Back with huge congrats on you win Ani! Well done! Linda

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 7/31/2022 9:32:00 PM

Weaved together so elegantly, so eloquently! Congrats on your win, Anitha

Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 8/1/2022 4:10:00 AM

Thank you so very much Seeker for the visit, comment, and the congrats... Much appreciate.. God bless... ~ Ani

Sotto Poet

Date: 7/31/2022 7:05:00 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

Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 8/1/2022 4:09:00 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

I Am Anaya

Date: 7/31/2022 6:31:00 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

Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 8/1/2022 4:06:00 AM

Thank you so much dear Anaya, for the visit, comment and the congrats... Have a blessed day... Hugs... ~ Ani

Valsa George

Date: 7/31/2022 4:43:00 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

Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 8/1/2022 2:44:00 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

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 7/28/2022 1:39:00 PM

You have woven this beautifully Anitha. The fabric of life. hugs, Linda

Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 8/1/2022 2:38:00 AM

Thank you so much dear Linda for the visit and the comment. Much appreciate... Have a blessed day... Hugs... ~ Ani

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/20/2022 7:55:00 PM

this is SO ENCHANTING, Ani. you are remarkable. I hope your family sees what a wonderful writer you are.

Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 8/1/2022 2:37:00 AM

Ria, thank you so very much for always supporting me... Have a lovely blessed day sweet friend... Hugs... ~ Ani

Susan Lawrence

Date: 7/12/2022 6:32:00 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 :)

Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 8/1/2022 2:34:00 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

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/11/2022 8:09:00 AM

Your "Sparks of Life" is a wonderful write. Have a blessed day writing way..................

Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 7/11/2022 10:01:00 AM

Thank you so much Paula for the visit and comment... Hugs... ~ Ani

Vijay Pandit

Date: 7/11/2022 6:19:00 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.

Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 7/11/2022 10:00:00 AM

Thank you so very much Vijayji, for the visit, comment, and for the fav... Have a blessed day... ~ Ani