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there I saw in broken grass


the bucket's cold aura
blooms in white,

though planted seeds,
already read your eyes.

one day's rain
trips out of her rust,

and holds sun,
or a northern hand;

becoming the light
for the ground, made wide

God's weeping
returns weeping — 

full like water filling up steel;
pain...now a lily.
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Rodrigues Avatar
September 3, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Again a flower…a lily this time…something remaining.
Rolland Avatar
August 30, 2026 at 2:25 PM
beautiful and creative, enjoyed
Poet Avatar
August 30, 2026 at 4:40 AM
Your imagery is remarkable despite its complexity. Elegantly crafted, Paige.
George Avatar
August 30, 2026 at 3:03 AM
When God weeps, we too are made to weep. Your subtle images are striking. Beautifully composed, dear Paige.👍
Onclaud Avatar
August 30, 2026 at 1:58 AM
the life stages of your nature's way from rain, sun, to God is breathtaking, paige!
Dietrich Avatar
August 30, 2026 at 1:52 AM
I really liked the part about God's weeping, Paige. Thanks for reading my poetry today.
Daniels Avatar
August 30, 2026 at 12:38 AM
A very complicated poem, PH. Took me a few seconds to visualise this line, but I got it “ full like water climbing up steel;” Your subtle combining of the elements is very effective. Well done. // PS. I currently have a contest on Allpoetry based on the nursery lyric : “There’s a hole in my Bucket” - such a fun interesting lyric teaching about circular phenomenon & masculine/feminine roles. Harry Belafonte did a video on it. Check it out on YouTube, for a good ❤️laugh.
Smith  Avatar
August 29, 2026 at 11:50 PM
I love the delicate, sparse form of this piece. The short stanzas create a beautiful, quiet pacing that perfectly matches the contemplative imagery. The transition from the stark "bucket's cold aura" and "rust" to the profound transformation of "pain...now a lily" is breathtaking. The spiritual weight of "God's weeping" really anchors the poem's emotional depth. Truly a gorgeous read!
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