Dream From A Drop



His Wisdom said---look beyond this drop, my son ..
into time's endless ocean-

He pleaded---be patient, faithful one.. she'll not always run (not always hide)-
Indeed no!---banished will be the malady that racks her ..it's source fin'lly exiled..  and gone.

Then---off the shelf she'll come!   
Brighter than ever ..with a dazzling glowing gleam-
Laughing and singing and happy..what sheer joy for all to see!

Yes, beloved---this drop'll soon dry up ..leaving healing waters in it's place.
Where you'll find her basking on the bank
-no more on the run
-in another person's race -

Will you join her -should she ask?

With kisses from a special river -and one from her loyal friend..
To hide -there'll be no reason ..in this lovely garden that mends -

For it's horizon she'll have reached! ..by the One who beckoned from the start.
From the Same who saw the kindness and the goodness in her heart -

So speak to her of Love, my servant, my son ..of My Love! -and not your own -
Listen, she will, when my words you show ..to advance a faith -to nurture and to grow -

Do impart my Wisdom -to my precious daughter ..its that what she's all along sought -
That your inspired vision becomes to her ..reality..and not just a dream from a drop -
  

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Written on February 28, 2024

Submitted by tempebill on August 14, 2024

Modified by tempebill on September 13, 2024

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Scheme AA XX XXB CXAC X XB DD XX XX
Closest metre Iambic heptameter
Characters 1,247
Words 242
Stanzas 9
Stanza Lengths 2, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2

William Hughes

Never wrote anything before! This lovely neighborgirl(ayoungwoman) - in just about an instant - became an overwhelm to me as "Til She Sings" -not so subtlety brings out. She graciously accepted it(thepoem)as she said she would "in the spirit it was sent.." and rightly called it "vivifying" to its writer --then predictably moved away a short time later..... "Dream From A Drop" offers the reader an update to [TSS] and is filled with a vivid hope for love!!.. as it addresses what only answered prayer can remedy completely ----- more…

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31 Comments
  • ralphs.18828
    nice
    LikeReply5 days ago
  • ralphs.18828
    nice
    LikeReply5 days ago
  • nelzealoursmotoe1
    I seem not to get tired reading this poem.
    LikeReply5 days ago
  • nelzealoursmotoe1
    Lovely encouragement here "Do impart my Wisdom -to my precious daughter ..its that what she's all along sought -
    That your inspired vision becomes to her ..reality..and not just a dream from a drop -" 
    LikeReply5 days ago
    • tempebill
      thanks again! My best wishes to you!
      LikeReply4 days ago
  • dawg4jesus
    Very nice
    LikeReply7 days ago
  • alanswansea18
    Beautiful.
    LikeReply8 days ago
    • tempebill
      you said so!
      ThxAlan...
      LikeReply8 days ago
  • philmaund
    This has nice depth! Each time I read it I get something new from it. And the premise is profound!
    LikeReply8 days ago
    • tempebill
      you make me excited that someone found what I intended!
      ThxPhil!!
      LikeReply7 days ago
  • karlcfolkes
    Kiarii, tuya es simplemente las palabras de sabiduría. Ojalá que el poeta las recibirá con gratitud.
    LikeReply12 days ago
    • tempebill
      Las he recibido con mucho aprecio y gratitud..
      Thanks Karl...
      LikeReply12 days ago
  • kiarii.vivas
    "Su Sabiduría dijo---mira más allá de esta gota, hijo mío...
    en el océano infinito del tiempo" me encanta que sugiera una reflexión profunda sobre la vida, el conocimiento y la percepción, simplemente unas sabias palabras de un sabio escritor. 
    LikeReply13 days ago
    • tempebill
      muchisimas gracias
      LikeReply12 days ago
  • nelzealoursmotoe1
    This "His Wisdom said---look beyond this drop, my son ..
    into time's endless ocean-"

    reminds me of the Bible which says "you will hear wisdom"
    LikeReply14 days ago
    • tempebill
      We..you and I. . .we're on the same page
      LikeReply14 days ago
    • tempebill
      thank you brother!
      LikeReply14 days ago
    • tempebill
      Just read Jehovah's creation! I was right(rarething)...!
      May he bless your praise of Him!!
      LikeReply14 days ago
    • nelzealoursmotoe1
      thanks!
      LikeReply5 days ago
  • dreamldy79
    Beautiful piece. thank you
    LikeReply14 days ago
    • tempebill
      thankyou somuch!
      LikeReply12 days ago
  • RickthePoetWarrior
    Individually I found some stanzas well written but found some stanzas conflicted similes or the flow was lost.
    LikeReply15 days ago
    • tempebill
      ..lost flow with my conflicted smiles again..you'd think I'd learn by now..
      LikeReply15 days ago
    • tempebill
      I read on your bio, Rick, of your appreciation for creative wordplay and hope mine brought a smile to your face..unconflicted, of course
      LikeReply14 days ago
  • QueenPerigord
    Lovely
    LikeReply16 days ago
  • amandak
    One of my favorites read on this site. Thank u!
    LikeReply19 days ago
    • tempebill
      Amanda!...what kind words!I look forward to reading you with full attention when I can. Only scan could I now to get a taste. I hope your faith towards God is still intact since " Ripped....."
      LikeReply19 days ago
    • sofi_p
      im glad you did not include god i really livet it and moved me i like it even when it has no flo so u stop and try to find something other than a manual..it was nice too say out loud! Loads of hugs Erica persson now Sofia 2007 first page in book 
      LikeReply15 days ago
    • tempebill
      sorry this is late Sofi...
      thank you for your read and assessment...have a nice weekend!
      LikeReply7 days ago
  • karlcfolkes
    A wisdom psalm of love, patience and temperance delivered as counsel to a besotted young lover. Well composed!
    LikeReply 119 days ago
    • tempebill
      ..love your insightful summation Karl..
      thankyousomuch!
      LikeReply19 days ago
  • susan.brumel
    Beautifully penned and heartfelt. Thank you for sharing.
    LikeReply19 days ago
    • tempebill
      thank you Susan...just saw your entries and look forward to reading you!
      LikeReply 119 days ago
  • bentomnivore_9
    "Do impart my Wisdom -to my precious daughter ..its that what she's all along sought" wow.
    LikeReply19 days ago
  • Cassidylriley2008
    The first line says so much
    LikeReply 120 days ago
  • alanswansea18
    Beautiful.
    LikeReply22 days ago
  • jerryl.01657
    Top Notch.
    LikeReply22 days ago
  • Adroity
    Amazing!
    LikeReply22 days ago
    • tempebill
      kind of you to say!
      LikeReply22 days ago
  • JessicaWheeler
    This is lovely. Beautiful imagery and a wonderful title.
    LikeReply22 days ago
    • tempebill
      Woww..Jessica..I just read your bio -
      From you..I'm almost embarrassed(pleasantly) -
      Thankyousomuch!
      LikeReply 122 days ago
  • jerryl.01657
    Great Piece.
    LikeReply23 days ago
  • alanswansea18
    Beautiful.
    LikeReply24 days ago
    • tempebill
      thank you ..humbled by your favorable rating
      LikeReply24 days ago
  • Bears1071
    this is beautiful.
    LikeReply25 days ago
  • tempebill
    Woww...from you, this is an honor! Thank you so much!
    LikeReply29 days ago
    • krystynmaynard
      Can you vote on my poem Where The Fault Lies>
      LikeReply29 days ago
    • tempebill
      ...are you soliciting Krystyn? Haven't seen others do this...should I?
      LikeReply 229 days ago
    • krystynmaynard
      Please I need a vote
      LikeReply 127 days ago
    • tempebill
      Krystyn..Krystyn..Krystyn☹️
      LikeReply 227 days ago
    • krystynmaynard
      Just this one time.
      LikeReply27 days ago
    • krystynmaynard
      People support you why can't you do the same for others?
      LikeReply27 days ago
    • krystynmaynard
      You can call what it is but its about supporting each other and it seems as if you are refusing to give your support for me but you expect others to support you.
      LikeReply27 days ago
    • krystynmaynard
      People praise you but your refuse to praise other people. How do you think it makes them feel?
      LikeReply27 days ago
    • krystynmaynard
      When we give each other votes we support each other. I think you misunderstanding the whole voting thing.
      LikeReply27 days ago
    • krystynmaynard
      Support is a two thing. I can't be the one supporting you while you refuse to support me.
      LikeReply27 days ago
    • krystynmaynard
      So will you vote on my poem?
      LikeReply27 days ago
    • krystynmaynard
      People vote on your poem but you refuse to vote on others poem. You are being selfish.
      LikeReply27 days ago
    • krystynmaynard
      People shower you with praise but you are disinterested in other's poems.
      LikeReply27 days ago
    • tempebill
      I am new here Krystyn! ...I have not seen others do as you are...and don't mean to offend you. Have you seen others solicit votes as you are doing?...or did you feel this was the way to go on your own.
      I don't share your means to an end....
      I wish you the best in any case!
       
      LikeReply 226 days ago
    • krystynmaynard
      We can't vote for ourselves and there are others who ask people to vote on their poems.
      LikeReply26 days ago
    • krystynmaynard
      If you keep up your ways no one would want to be friends with you because you don't support others when they need it the most.
      LikeReply26 days ago
    • krystynmaynard
      I asked for your vote on my poem and you refused.
      LikeReply26 days ago
    • krystynmaynard
      Can you vote on my poem?
      LikeReply26 days ago
    • krystynmaynard
      And then you tell me that I am soliciting others for votes.
      LikeReply26 days ago
    • krystynmaynard
      We can't vote for ourselves which is why we want others to vote on our poems.
      LikeReply26 days ago
    • krystynmaynard
      We are supporting others and I think that is something that you do not understand.
      LikeReply26 days ago
    • krystynmaynard
      You expect people to support you but you don't give a fuck about what others have to show.
      LikeReply26 days ago
    • krystynmaynard
      Everyone should be interested in you while you are disinterested in others.
      LikeReply26 days ago
    • krystynmaynard
      Have some goddam compassion.
      LikeReply26 days ago
    • krystynmaynard
      You won't get anywhere in life because you are selfish and you only care about yourself.
      LikeReply26 days ago
    • krystynmaynard
      How do you think others will feel about you? Because it seems as if you don't care allowing others to think whatever they want to think about you and if you had any willpower you would prove them wrong. 
      LikeReply26 days ago
    • tempebill
      Krystyn...I hope you win!..and I will vote for you if I feel yours is best..
      No more...okay?
      LikeReply 126 days ago
    • acronimous
      Hi Krystyn, The monthly contest on Poetry.com is specifically designed to recognize and reward the best poems. To ensure fairness, voting is kept anonymous, allowing the focus to remain on the quality of the poems rather than personal connections. Joining William in wishing you the best of luck in the contest! 
      LikeReply 226 days ago
    • krystynmaynard
      I don't see the vote. You refusing to vote on my vote is crossing the line but you expect to be worshipped by others.
      LikeReply26 days ago
    • krystynmaynard
      I don't see the vote.
      LikeReply26 days ago
    • krystynmaynard
      It's about being a good friend because good friends support each other and aren't just interested in themselves.
      LikeReply 126 days ago
    • krystynmaynard
      I don't care if you are new to the platform. Don't use your appearance as an excuse to be awful to others.
      LikeReply25 days ago
    • krystynmaynard
      Can you vote on my poem Where The Fault Lies?
      LikeReply24 days ago
    • apehoward1995
      I just joined today. Trying to learn to navigate this sight and wandering how I can tell if anyone is seeing my poem? I voted for you and commented my true thoughts. Good Luck Hun
      LikeReply22 days ago
    • tempebill
      certainly look forward to reading you ....
      LikeReply20 days ago
    • apehoward1995
      please calm down and let things just happen. What's meant to be, will be. With much respect, people aren't obligated to vote on a poem they are not truly interested in. Everyone has different taste. Humble yourself sweetheart. You catch more Flys with Honey!!! 
      LikeReply 319 days ago
    • krystynmaynard
      He expects others to support him but he refuses to support others.
      LikeReply19 days ago
    • krystynmaynard
      It has nothing to do with him having different taste but him outright refusing to support people. He expects others to support him but he can never do the same for people in return.
      LikeReply16 days ago
    • krystynmaynard
      You probably solicit others to get your poem voted so you are a hypocrite for calling me out.
      LikeReply16 days ago
    • krystynmaynard
      You don't even understand what I was saying I am talking about how he outrightly refuses to support others and you are talking about different tastes you are misunderstanding what I am saying and being cocky and arrogant will not get you anywhere in life because you will be lost and you will desperately try to find your direction. So I won't be cocky if I were you. 
      LikeReply16 days ago
    • krystynmaynard
      I am talking about tempebill's lack of support and you are talking about him having different taste it has nothing to do with him having different taste but him refusing to support others but expect others to support him and you acted like you understood what I said. 
      LikeReply16 days ago
  • Symmetry60
    This is poetry at its finest, William. Clearly, you take pride in what you do. Thank you for sharing this brilliant piece. Well done.
    LikeReply 129 days ago
    • tempebill
      Woww...from you, this is an honor! Thank you so much!
      LikeReply29 days ago
  • jerryl.01657
    Stunning...A Classic.
    LikeReply29 days ago
    • tempebill
      what a nice comment to see this morning!
      Thank you so much!!
      LikeReply29 days ago
  • karlcfolkes
    Dear chap,
    You first saw your mermaid on dry land. But she’s a water maid; and there you’ll need to go to pursue her; and only at her bidding. Interesting poem.
    LikeReply1 month ago
    • tempebill
      yes indeed! "should she ask"...
      Thank you for the reminder
      LikeReply1 month ago
    • tempebill
      ..honored to have your favorable rating!!
      Thanksagain-
      LikeReply1 month ago
  • mgurfinkel1
    Very nice, composed poem.
    LikeReply1 month ago
    • tempebill
      thankyou so much
      LikeReply1 month ago
  • AIDA
    What a beautifully crafted poem! "Dream From A Drop" touches on profound themes of patience, healing, and the transformative power of love and wisdom. Your imagery of the "endless ocean" and the journey from a singular drop to a vast horizon is both evocative and uplifting. The sense of hope you instill is palpable, suggesting that despite the struggles faced, there is light and joy ahead. The language you use effectively conveys a sense of intimacy and urgency, immersing the reader in a world where love and wisdom can facilitate healing.

    Your transition from despair to optimism is skillfully done, particularly in lines like "Brighter than ever ..with a dazzling glowing gleam." This progression beautifully captures the essence of resilience and personal growth. The idea of a "lovely garden that mends" serves as a powerful metaphor for healing and renewal.

    As for improvement suggestions, consider exploring a more consistent rhythm and meter throughout the poem. While the free verse adds a unique character, a rhythmic structure could enhance the musicality and flow. Additionally, there are moments where the message feels quite dense; perhaps breaking up some of the longer lines or using more concise phrases could bring clarity to your thoughts and make them resonate even deeper with the reader.

    Lastly, incorporating a few more sensory details could further immerse your audience. Engaging the senses—like the sound of laughter or the feeling of sunlight—can create a more vivid experience.

    Overall, this poem is a touching and powerful reflection on the journey of healing through love and wisdom. Keep writing and sharing your beautiful insights!
     
    LikeReply1 month ago

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