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THE FIRST RAIN DROPS! -- by Member: Drsudarsan Prasad, India -- added: 7/3/2009 12:51:10 AM

Drsudarsan Prasad said:

thanks Janet and Hema, This one is for real,as the rains were playing truant in my city,and was a cause for worry. Today things have improved much and hopefully monsoon will revive!

on 7/3/2009 2:37:10 PM

SELF-INFLICTED PAIN -- by Member: Jessie Loseth, Canada -- added: 4/5/2004 11:44:16 PM

Leaf said:

That was beautiful.

on 7/3/2009 2:27:47 PM

BEDROOM SERENADE -- by Member: Marcia Schechinger, USA -- added: 7/2/2009 6:16:12 PM

Marcia Schechinger said:

Thanks Lee, Sudarsan, Nancy and Janet for your lovely comments. As always you are my inspiration that keeps me writing. :)

on 7/3/2009 1:40:48 PM

THIS 4TH REMEMBER THE COLOR PURPLE -- by Member: Marcia Schechinger, USA -- added: 7/2/2009 1:59:13 PM

Marcia Schechinger said:

Thank you Lee, Sudarsan, Nancy, Thelma and Hema for your wonderful comments. And as I celebrate the 4th of July with the rest of the country, I will try to remember the men that fought for our independence and their families. :)

on 7/3/2009 1:38:31 PM

THE FIRST RAIN DROPS! -- by Member: Drsudarsan Prasad, India -- added: 7/3/2009 12:51:10 AM

Marcia Schechinger said:

Sudarsan beautiful verse and from the heavens the rain appeared to correct the drought. I am glad for all of you, it must be a joyous relief. :)

on 7/3/2009 1:35:09 PM

WHO TIED THOSE EMPTY CRADLES ON A TREE TOP? -- by Member: Satheesan Rangorath, India -- added: 7/3/2009 1:27:25 AM

Satheesan Rangorath said:

Hello Hema Ravi Many thanks for your kind read and time + comments. Thanks agian Greetings Sathee

on 7/3/2009 1:30:04 PM

HAIKU – Pajama Party -- by Member: ROS SHRAPNEL, Australia -- added: 7/3/2009 10:34:01 AM

Nancy Crossland said:

Ah- takes me waaaay back in time, Ros. Wonderful, carefree times so nostalgic and wonderfully versed. Never to forget the fun times!

on 7/3/2009 1:27:12 PM

WHO TIED THOSE EMPTY CRADLES ON A TREE TOP? -- by Member: Satheesan Rangorath, India -- added: 7/3/2009 1:27:25 AM

Nancy Crossland said:

Satheesan, you have boldly and blunty expressed a heaviliy controversial issue, which I agree on in your portrayal so powerfully versed. Bravo to you for approaching and delivering so emotionally and tragically the result of this act.

on 7/3/2009 1:25:08 PM

DIAGONAL RAIN -- by Member: Nancy Crossland, USA -- added: 7/2/2009 1:25:44 AM

Nancy Crossland said:

Hi Janet- Appreciate your comments. Have a great weekend!

on 7/3/2009 1:18:12 PM

This Old Town -- by Member: lee gifford, UK -- added: 6/25/2009 9:36:34 AM

Jacinta Ramayah said:

It's sad, lee, that time passes by so fast and then, one day, you realise that age has caught up with you. Like the similes you used - town and age. Thought-provoking title.

on 7/3/2009 1:02:31 PM

WHO TIED THOSE EMPTY CRADLES ON A TREE TOP? -- by Member: Satheesan Rangorath, India -- added: 7/3/2009 1:27:25 AM

Hema Ravi said:

A very powerful message in this verse. It makes the reader Stop, Think! Thanks, Satheesan.

on 7/3/2009 11:28:54 AM

HAIKU – Pajama Party -- by Member: ROS SHRAPNEL, Australia -- added: 7/3/2009 10:34:01 AM

Hema Ravi said:

The DVDs were not there, the pillow fights by the boys, the lovely time we children would have along with the cousins and friends in the neighbourhood in the summer holidays. Thanks Ros, for kindling the nostalgic memories of the good ol' days!

on 7/3/2009 11:24:31 AM

The sun will shine -- by Member: Idongesit Williams, Nigeria -- added: 9/25/2007 8:28:37 AM

Ovie Olori said:

Excellent work of poetry, u are a talented writer

on 7/3/2009 11:12:44 AM

FROM TINY FRAGMENTS OF MEMORY -- by Member: Lee Emmett, Australia -- added: 7/2/2009 10:14:08 AM

Lee Emmett said:

thanks Nancy, had this image of spinning something out of virtually nothing ... and poem followed ...

on 7/3/2009 10:54:05 AM

MONDAY MORNING MOANING -- by Member: Lee Emmett, Australia -- added: 10/13/2008 6:47:04 AM

Lee Emmett said:

thanks Miley Lynn, glad alliteration was useful ...

on 7/3/2009 10:51:49 AM

THE STORM -- by Member: Gail Kay, Australia -- added: 3/12/2007 7:53:08 AM

ROS SHRAPNEL said:

The drought-breaking first rains of the season - both welcoming and fearful! 'With darts that burn and sear,' - a great read about typically Aussie summers, well capturing the moods and sounds of such. Thanks Gail, cheers.

on 7/3/2009 10:48:40 AM

THE FIRST RAIN DROPS! -- by Member: Drsudarsan Prasad, India -- added: 7/3/2009 12:51:10 AM

Hema Ravi said:

Lovely verse about the first spell of rain, welcomed not only by man but by the birds and the animals.

on 7/3/2009 9:39:43 AM

THIS 4TH REMEMBER THE COLOR PURPLE -- by Member: Marcia Schechinger, USA -- added: 7/2/2009 1:59:13 PM

Hema Ravi said:

All things related to the purple colour....lovely verse, Marcia. Have a wonderful day.

on 7/3/2009 9:36:18 AM

Deeper -- by Member: Nichole S., USA -- added: 12/31/2008 11:35:09 PM

bethany said:

this is one of the best poems in my life.. it has explaned me in one short poem.. i love it....

on 7/3/2009 9:27:09 AM

ENCANTO -- by Member: Neelam Rathore, India -- added: 6/26/2009 5:32:35 PM

said:

thanks all my lovely friends. i appreciate your responses.thankyou:-)

on 7/3/2009 8:04:18 AM

THE STORM -- by Member: Gail Kay, Australia -- added: 3/12/2007 7:53:08 AM

Thelma Zaracostas said:

Life bearing water rain a very welcome sight Gail!

on 7/3/2009 7:51:33 AM

A Final Decision -- by Member: Cristian Dolon, USA -- added: 8/23/2008 6:03:18 PM

Thelma Zaracostas said:

You have made a wise decision to move on, no one can wait forever, you have said it well here in your poem Cristian!

on 7/3/2009 7:33:30 AM

In Days Of Old -- by Member: William Dodd, Germany -- added: 7/11/2008 5:16:05 AM

Thelma Zaracostas said:

Great William crimes of a deep passion love always a thriller !

on 7/3/2009 7:25:57 AM

MONDAY MORNING MOANING -- by Member: Lee Emmett, Australia -- added: 10/13/2008 6:47:04 AM

Miley Lynn Jones said:

This poem was very helpful for my project, thanks so much! I loved it very much I was catchie

on 7/3/2009 7:22:44 AM

Can You See The Truth? -- by Member: Niki B., USA -- added: 7/17/2008 12:29:58 PM

Thelma Zaracostas said:

Very emotional and heartfelt poem Nike about love and mistrust thank you for sharing here on voices!

on 7/3/2009 7:22:09 AM

MOM AND DAD -- by Member: Ky Hollis, USA -- added: 7/7/2004 10:06:25 PM

diane west said:

lovely poem, thankyou. I sent this to mum and dad on the day i emigrated!!

on 7/3/2009 7:13:50 AM

THE FIRST RAIN DROPS! -- by Member: Drsudarsan Prasad, India -- added: 7/3/2009 12:51:10 AM

Janet Psaila said:

It's amazing how much I used to take rain for granted - well I did live in England - love the joy in this one

on 7/3/2009 6:48:57 AM

BEDROOM SERENADE -- by Member: Marcia Schechinger, USA -- added: 7/2/2009 6:16:12 PM

Janet Psaila said:

Another great one Marcia - I just love your style!

on 7/3/2009 6:47:39 AM

DIAGONAL RAIN -- by Member: Nancy Crossland, USA -- added: 7/2/2009 1:25:44 AM

Janet Psaila said:

Rain and melancholy go so well together - wonderful write Nancy

on 7/3/2009 6:45:14 AM

Life's Treasure Chest -- by Member: Linda Chew, USA -- added: 4/13/2007 12:54:24 PM

Thelma Zaracostas said:

Linda a delightful poem makes me think about what I would put in life's treasure chest, like you things I hold dear to my heart and of course my bible .

on 7/3/2009 5:44:16 AM