A Pat On the Back

I spotted a feather by the sea
I watched as it fell from the sky in front of me
It seemed like a feather from an angels space
I saw it fall with so much grace

It was lifted with the wind and gently settled 
on a human back
It travelled far and wide, as I soon lost track
Its touch was soft and an encouraging thing
A pat of a feather from an angels wing

It could have stayed longer but had a lot 
of work to do
And from then on never settled on the ground
It calmed and soothed without a sound
From back to back it moved around.

26.3.2021
Sponsor: Brian Strand
All yours (March 26) First Place

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 4/22/2021 11:12:00 AM
Beautiful! Well deserved first place!
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Carol Mitra
Date: 4/22/2021 6:44:00 PM
Thanks dear Jennifer...much love :)
Date: 4/21/2021 2:00:00 PM
I liked this poem. recognizing the unrecognizable. All that we see isn't all there is. Reality has a beyond, believe it or not.
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Carol Mitra
Date: 4/21/2021 6:13:00 PM
You are so right Stanley.....Reality does have a beyond.....much appreciated...do take care :)
Date: 3/26/2021 8:43:00 PM
A very soothing poem dear Carol...I imagine myself feeling such heavenly bliss brought by that glorious sight. Keep them coming! Congratulations on your awesome win in Brian's contest.A fave for me.
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Carol Mitra
Date: 3/26/2021 9:11:00 PM
Thanks dear JCB....Wellbeing and encouragement go a long way :)
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