The Raindrop

A solar wind caresses the mighty oceans blue,
Creates the waves, stirs the hearts of the true.
The spirit leaves the sea and floats on high,
To gather the dreams that make poets sigh.
When they reach saturation they at last take flight,
In search of lovers, adrift in the darkest of night.
Each dream a raindrop that freefalls though time,
Each drop a perfection, each dream sublime,
A prism to the soul or perhaps an angel’s tear,
As it floats and drifts, through the atmosphere.
Its colour and shape so clear and fragile,
Yet set on its course despite all the toil.
To replenish the land, refresh us each and all,
Oblivious to their beauty as they tumble freefall.
Each bead of perfection races to shatter,
On the land, its people and all that matter.
To wash the dry soil, to cleanse the city,
To grow the crops, dull the gritty.
Yet fail to heed its might and splendour,
When it can destroy, kill and can render.
There’s sorrow in those raindrops, so to glee,
It’s visible in its beauty-beast so plain to see.
As it gives life as it dies, a true resurrection,
The raindrop can certainly be a cruel perfection.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Mcdaid Avatar
September 7, 2013 at 11:10 AM
BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF WRITING
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September 9, 2013 at 6:54 AM
Thanks for stopping by to read and comment.
Patade Avatar
July 7, 2013 at 12:27 PM
beautiful !!
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July 9, 2013 at 1:47 PM
Thank you very much for reading and commenting on my poem. :-)
Delaney Avatar
June 11, 2013 at 2:51 PM
This a delightful journey on words. SuZ
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June 14, 2013 at 1:44 PM
Hi thank you for reading and your kind comment.
Pettit Avatar
June 7, 2013 at 10:16 PM
Nice combination of descriptive words and rhyming. Well done!
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June 8, 2013 at 3:42 PM
Thank you for reading and leaving an encouraging comment.
Jones Avatar
June 6, 2013 at 8:55 PM
Very true, rain can be devastating or a blessing....wonderfully written..
De Burca Avatar
June 7, 2013 at 3:47 PM
Thank you for reading and leaving a positive comment on my poem.
Kendrick Avatar
June 2, 2013 at 2:15 PM
Very expressive, descriptive and unique work that you have penned in this great poem..Enjoyed reading this afternoon..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
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June 3, 2013 at 12:56 PM
Thank you for your kind comment.
Trifiatis Avatar
June 2, 2013 at 10:38 AM
A symphony of inspiring expressions with physical descriptions and metaphysical connotations inviting the soul to sing along the magic of poetry and life!
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June 3, 2013 at 12:57 PM
Hi and thank you for your very generous comment on my poem.
A  Avatar
May 30, 2013 at 8:11 PM
this is so pretty, and yet so something else. I love it! ~SKAT~
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May 31, 2013 at 6:54 AM
Hi, thank you for reading and leaving a comment :)
Dietrich Avatar
May 29, 2013 at 1:28 AM
You write beautifully!!
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May 29, 2013 at 8:12 AM
Thank you for your generous comment and taking the time to read my poem.
Kamoonpuri Avatar
May 28, 2013 at 2:06 PM
I admire d intellectual way u pennd dis poem! When they reach saturation and other lines make it a fabulous to read poem!
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May 29, 2013 at 8:11 AM
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May 28, 2013 at 1:35 PM
Indeed. Beauty with truth worded nicely. Thanks.....,loved always, bl
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May 29, 2013 at 8:11 AM
Hi and thanks for taking the time to read my poem and comment.
May Avatar
May 27, 2013 at 5:48 PM
excellent write Seosamh......I love it..."to gather the dreams that make poets sigh"... I love that line
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May 28, 2013 at 12:20 PM
Hi Joseph, thank you for reading and taking the time to comment, its greatly appreciated.
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