Teardrop Child
Each raindrop fell
and grew a child
Into a man who then
rained tears
The sun drew a smile
upon that child
Man blackened out
the window of his heart
The wind whispered
‘love’ into the child’s ear
Man blew it back out
stale breath spelling hate
Rainbows painted
child with happiness
‘Hu(e)man’
discriminated
Earth sucked him
back into her belly
Whilst the child
giggled within
Susan Kahil singer/songwriter/poet is originally from the UK
but has lived in Southern Spain for the past twelve years. In a
secluded mountain valley on her olive, orange and avocado farm surrounded by nature and wildlife is where she gets her
inspiration for poetry and original songs. Some of her recent work can be seen
in the soon to be poets’ anthology, “Dandelion in a Vase” and several publications in magazines. She is
currently working on her first poetry book. Susan likes to look for
the beauty and infinite potential in all things.
My what an in-depth read. Thank you! I loved the analogy. You inspired an analogy of my own.
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Gladly the "Son" will draw a smile on my face.
"Hu-man" often blackens the window of my heart:
So I tell him,"the 'Son' will come out tomorrow".
If I ask, He always dries the tears that start.
Love, Charlene
Thank you Charlene what a lovely poem xxx
DeleteI would like to thank Karen O'Leary, Inge and Jack most honoured xxx
ReplyDeleteDear Susan,
DeleteA very impressive piece, a joy to read it again!
All my best,
Inge