while i try
to rein on my
stubborn and elusive
sense of worth,
the rain reigns
against the sun rays
with its freed droplets
of crystals
kissing the waiting,
parched earth.
may i find
the purpose of my
birth, with the petrichor’s
coming mirth.
—
09.14.2017
©2017 Rosemawrites@A Reading Writer. All Rights Reserved.
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In response to Quadrille #40 by whimsygizmo and Rein ’em in! lillian! (i hope i am not too late! :D)
This was beautiful.
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thank you! 🙂
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the rain reigns
against the sun rays
with its freed droplets
of crystals
kissing the waiting,
parched earth
How, Rose? How do you even think of such beautiful phrases?! You’re amazing 😊❤️😘
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I echo the thoughts of Nj here…beautiful..as always..
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thank you dear! 🙂
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awwww. you are ever sweet sweetie Nimmu! ❤ ❤ ❤
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I wondere if someone would use that title:-) Kind of existentialist.
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hehe. true. thank you! 🙂
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Absolutely, deeply beautiful.
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thank you! 🙂
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Petrichor is a fantastic word. Thanks for keeping it alive.
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it is one of my favorite. thank you! 🙂
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Beautiful poetry Rosema. I love the word petrichor and how you have weaved it into your poem.
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oh i love that word too. petrichor. dawn. and dew. 🙂 hehe. thank you, Davy!
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Beautiful. I feel it is almost a prayer…:) So glad you posted to the prompt!
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awww. thank you, Lill!
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Beautiful. ❤
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thank you, Diana!
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You’re welcome, Rosema!
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Love that type of rain… summer is already gone, but this is lovely.
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thank you, Bjorn!
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A sense of worth should be stubbornly held onto. I liked the phrase “petrichor’s
coming mirth.”
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thank you, Frank! 🙂
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Incredibly beautiful, Rosema!
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thank you! 🙂
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Oh my, this is splendid, Rosey! I’ve not decided whether to participate or not…
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awww. it’s okay. thank you, sissy!
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🙂 ❤ 🙂 🙂 ❤ ❤ ❤
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Excellent!
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thank you, Lynn!
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I love the way you play with language to create something so incredibly beautiful.
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awww. such a kind comment. thank you!
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This. All aspiring poets should have to read your work first.
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that is such a huge compliment. thank you!
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most welcome 🙂
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