Christuraj Alex Poet Rhyme

Thousand Touches

Tick-tock of a clock lasts a fraction of moment,
Yet, makes me cognizant of the moments potent;
The dewdrop that glistens from the tip of a leaf,
Though its life is a second or minute so brief...
The mayfly lives, kissing the lamp, a day or less,
Yet, that makes itself as happy as none could guess;
Fruit fly survives fourteen days as a total whole,
Egg to larva, pupa, the adult with a goal...
The Pantry pests, Luna moths, ant-drones and houseflies,
Each lives with no complaints and dies with no outcries;
Parrot, crow, pigeon, sparrow, eagle, and vulture,
Who have, earning the food they eat, as their culture...
Clean air, soothing sounds, and the beauty of nature,
A beam of sunlight and gleam of gentle gesture;
Relishing memories; cherishing warm events,
Sun basking, Moon baking, Stargazing calm moments...
The holiness of motherhood; Fatherly care,
Fraternal love and mutual concern we share;
I cannot just tell, indeed, what does not touch me,
Devoid of these touches, can I ever be me…?


17 July 2021
Touch My Heart Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Regina McIntosh

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Kim Merryman July 21, 2021 at 2:24 PM An insightful write, Christuraj! Congrats on your 1st place win! Blessings, Kim M Christuraj Alex July 22, 2021 at 2:45 AM Thank you very much.

Paula Goldsmith July 21, 2021 at 9:35 AM Congratulations on your win. What a write. Guess we never think about the, "Thousand Touches." Enjoy your win with blessings............. Christuraj Alex July 21, 2021 at 10:00 AM Thank you very much.

Beata Agustin July 21, 2021 at 4:09 AM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... so delightful and delighting, especially the concluding line. God bless you. Christuraj Alex July 21, 2021 at 6:05 AM Thank you very much.

Bhawana Pant July 20, 2021 at 9:01 PM Congratulations on your win.Devoid of these touches, canI ever be me? Liked it.. Christuraj Alex July 21, 2021 at 6:05 AM Thank you very much.

Garima Dubey July 20, 2021 at 1:04 PM This was so well written and thoughtful.Congratulations on on your win Christuraj. Christuraj Alex July 21, 2021 at 6:04 AM Thank you very much.

Janice Canerdy July 20, 2021 at 9:31 AM Christuraj, a big CONGRATS on your well-deserved win with this wonderful, thoughtful poem. Janice Christuraj Alex July 21, 2021 at 6:04 AM Thank you very much.

Mystic Rose Rose July 20, 2021 at 7:19 AM Ah, you touched me in a very special way with this poem, congrats on your win dear friend :) Christuraj Alex July 21, 2021 at 6:03 AM Thank you very much.

D.W. Rodgers July 20, 2021 at 7:09 AM A thousand and one hurrahs! Congrats on your win. One quibble the one day life of the mayfly applies only to the adult stage, which is basically a frantic mating dance. Most of their life is spend underwater quiely feediing on organic matter and providing year roundfoood for fish. Christuraj Alex July 21, 2021 at 6:03 AM Thank you very much.

Carol Mitra July 20, 2021 at 6:22 AM Touched by your poem Christuraj.....Congrats on your win :) Christuraj Alex July 20, 2021 at 10:27 AM Thank you so much.

Rama Balasubramanian July 20, 2021 at 4:54 AM Back with congrats. I knew this would get first prize. Christuraj Alex July 20, 2021 at 6:13 AM Thank you very much.

Regina Mcintosh July 20, 2021 at 3:54 AM Wonderful writing. I appreciate your entry. God bless you. Love, Gina CONGRATS Christuraj Alex July 20, 2021 at 6:14 AM Thank you very much for giving me an opportunity to take part in your contest. Thank you.

Nancy Kaufman July 19, 2021 at 8:05 PM This is so soulful and touching...such a gift you have with word choices. Christuraj Alex July 20, 2021 at 4:29 AM Thank you very much.

Vijay Pandit July 19, 2021 at 11:25 AM You are right--we can't be-- without so many touching our lives. Message well delivered, Christuraj. Christuraj Alex July 19, 2021 at 12:07 PM Thank you very much. Relished your Poem Of The Day.

Rama Balasubramanian July 18, 2021 at 3:17 AM Awesome images so much to see. Well penned. Christuraj Alex July 18, 2021 at 3:58 AM Thank you very much.