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What's in a Tear?
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What's in a Tear? |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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What’s in a tear A tear is made of tender mist A raindrop, soft and meek It gathers in the well of truth And falls upon the cheek It is the dew from sorrow’s brow A drop of life’s dismay A misstep of the foot of courage In the light of day When spirit falters from a wound Carved from a jagged knife The pain flows swift in lucid drops From out the spring of life And sometimes tears of joy may stream From eyelid’s laden swell For happiness and sorrow’s tears Rise from the selfsame well The tears need not be bitter drops On cheek’s most grievous pose Sometimes they’re sweet as crystal dew On petals of a rose Elizabeth Santos [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 05-20-2000).] |
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insect Senior Member
since 2000-04-22
Posts 1014 |
This poem deserves a happy cry! Perfect poem. |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Elizabeth ... My word! you do have talent ... this poem flows so beautiful and smooth well done  Rex |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
liz, If I wanted somebody to write the falling of an eyelash I would want you. You are quite amazing. There are so many lines in this poem that are just perfect for the description of a tear, bravo on this. Parker |
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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
I always enjoy your work Liz. This is gracefuly done. Jon |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Insect, Thanks for the cry Rex A very sweet comment Thanks Parker, Oh, you always say the right thing, And I thank you for the very kind words. You always touch my heart Thank you, dear friend Jon. I appreciate you generous comments Love, Liz Thank you |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Liz what a joy to read...so exquisitely written...such vivid descriptions. James |
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LadySofia Member
since 2000-05-16
Posts 238FL., USA |
And sometimes tears of joy may stream From eyelid’s laden swell For happiness and sorrow’s tears Rise from the selfsame well -------------------------------- Such words of poetic grace...how doth thee inspire! Strong and flowing like a mighty river... ^_^ ladySofia |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Lizzie~ How tenderly you shed the tears. You know I love this. Love you much~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, I am going to call you the amazing poet. And now almost everyone knows it. Love Sy |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Beautifully written, Ms. S., perfect description. Thanks for the read. j. |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
This is an exquisite poem Thanks for the reading CocoBaci |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
James, Sofia, Marge Sy, J., Coco Thank you all for very Sweet and kind comments Liz |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Excellent work as always Elizabeth, Thasnkyou! Not all those who wander are lost. ~J.R.R. Tolkien |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
What a beautiful poem, Liz! You have put meaning into a simple thing and given it life. |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Liz-- this was simply beautiful! it almost brought me to tears. you take your simple words and images and breathe life into them with your writing. it is a true pleasure to read your work! take care, Amy ~Live today as though it were your last but prepare for tomorrow as though it were here~ |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Eagle, It is I who thank YOU! Martie, A great description of your own work Amy, You are so sweet. Thank you for your remarks Love, Liz |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
How wonderful you write, Liz. I have no doubt you could write about passing gas and turn it into a religious experience. Your talent abounds, m'deer. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Balladeer, Thank you, I think I'd rather write about that eyelash Parker spoke of. Sounds so much more intriguing! Thanks Liz |
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