In increments
we measure the rain
as if centimetres
can quantify sorrow
A falcon has chased
the birds away,
naked, a tear-stained
tree stands alone
Our hearts resonate –
arms, like branches, aching.
(Image my own)
In increments
we measure the rain
as if centimetres
can quantify sorrow
A falcon has chased
the birds away,
naked, a tear-stained
tree stands alone
Our hearts resonate –
arms, like branches, aching.
(Image my own)
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great line VJ
“as if centimetres
can quantify sorrow”
beautiful poem relatable. I keep wondering where my birds are.. sadly. π
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Thanks Cindy!
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welcome VJ! ππ
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Read this twice and saw it differently each time. I love a poem that can be interpreted so very many ways.
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Thanks LuAnne. I’m glad it had that effect.
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Beautiful poem and the image seems so peaceful!
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Thanks π
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Most welcome. π
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What a gorgeous poem so evocative of deep emotions with minimum words.. just beautiful., VJ.
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Thanks π
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Wonderful. That first image is so thought-provoking. Leads me to consider what is truly measurable.
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Right? There is no measure for what the human soul can endure. Thanks K.
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For some unaccountable reason the crucifixion comes to mind. Stark, bare, cold, wet. Nothing wasted.
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Interesting…
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Wow, the image is impressive! And the text dovetails so well expressing loneliness and pain.
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Thanks π
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Beautiful
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Thanks π
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So beautiful …and the image is so pretty.
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Thanks so much!
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This is incredibly beautiful and moving, VJ.
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Thank you!
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My pleasure.
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This is so beautiful VJ! I loved it! β€
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Thanks so much!
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Achingly beautiful VJ
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Thanks Lorraine!
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I LOVE this poem! It went straight into my “Poems for Troubled Times” folder.
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Thanks Liz. It certainly fits.
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You’re welcome, VJ.
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This is so poignant VJ
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Thanks Sadje!
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good ππ
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Thanks βΊοΈ
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