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Shirleeah Storey Member
since 2000-01-03
Posts 68Delaware |
They flow like a river meeting the sea So smoothly leaving their trail behind From which they came. Their taste is salty and bitter, Seasoned from hurt and pain. Their taste is sugar and sweet, Seasoned from happiness and joy. They come from your heart, Where your emotions live deep within. Sometimes never to surface, never to been seen. But still they flow. They come at night, in the darkness Never to allow you slumber. They fall so softly upon your pillow, Only to dry leaving behind evidence Of heartache and pain. They come when you smile, Laugh and rejoice. Shimmering in the light. They fall ever so gently, Leaving behind evidence of peace And tranquility. They are tears. |
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danni Senior Member
since 1999-11-20
Posts 688wisconsin |
Aah... the many reasons for tears. It's been awhile since I have shed a few for any reason. Not sure if thats good or bad. But anyway, very nice piece. |
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JennyLee Senior Member
since 1999-09-01
Posts 1461Northwestern, NJ. |
This is so beautiful. I taste the salt of tears alot as of late! Thanks for sharing your talent!! Jennifer Lee  Love is an attempt at penetrating another being,But it can only succeed if the surrender is mutual. |
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Shirleeah Storey Member
since 2000-01-03
Posts 68Delaware |
Thanks Danni and Jennylee. My first posting in this forum. Jennylee - Just know that when the tears cease, and the storm clouds go, there will be sunshine that will welcome and brighten your days. Danni - It's a good thing!! It's only a bad thing when we allow ourselves not to feel anything at all!! Thanks you two!!! |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
SS welcome to the dark forum. I really liked your description of tears, tears are a wonderful thing they cleanse the soul. I like your style, awaiting more At the touch of love everyone becomes a poet. (Plato) ~Isis~ (Daughter of Mystery) |
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JOY 14 Senior Member
since 1999-09-22
Posts 1419Wisconsin USA |
I agree. Tears do come from deep within, coming from emotions in our hearts. Lovley poem expressing this. JOY |
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Shirleeah Storey Member
since 2000-01-03
Posts 68Delaware |
Thank you Isis and Joy! I wrote this a while back but it still has great meaning for me. I'm glad you enjoyed! |
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Bojopy Member
since 2000-01-03
Posts 391 |
I find it weird that we cry at happiness and sadness. I love everything about crying myself in all its emotion...... Wonderful poem I'm glad I did not miss it......Bojopy |
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FreeByrd Member
since 1999-11-03
Posts 267 |
SS, Knew they were tears half way in. Clear succinct writing. Nice read. Keep up the good work. -RS There must be some kinda way out of here... say the joker to the thief There's to much confusion, I can't get no relief - Hendrix |
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Shirleeah Storey Member
since 2000-01-03
Posts 68Delaware |
Bojopy - In the beginning I found it to be weird too, but now I know that tears mean so much more.... I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for compliment and I'm glad you didn't miss it either. FreeByrd - Thanks for the compliments and I knew, from your writings, that you would catch it halfway through. |
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ChainedAngel Member
since 2000-01-07
Posts 55tx |
Very nice poem. The way you described tears was nicely done. There is a dream inside a dream. I'm more awake the more I sleep. You'll understand when I'm dead - B. Warner |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Excellent poem, Shirleeah. As a child raised believing "Big Boys Don't Cry" I always saw tears a weakness growing up. I sadly learned later the damage such a conception really is. Indeed, tears are a cleansing of sorts to the soul. A very necessary releas of emotion. I've never cried when I didn't feel better afterward... Good job. Michael [This message has been edited by Michael (edited 01-07-2000).] |
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Shirleeah Storey Member
since 2000-01-03
Posts 68Delaware |
Thanks Michael and ChainedAngel! Michael - I know what you mean, but I was told that crying was a form of weakness. Any pain I felt, whether physically or emotionally, I was told to suck it up and deal with it. Well, like you I learned that tears are just another way of cleansing and releasing not just pain but joy! Just think when we cry God collects our tears and uses them to cleanse us with! |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is beautiful, Shirleeah! I enjoyed this very much! Denise |
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Niemczak Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 51 |
I have always been afraid to cry, because i thought of it as a weakness in my character. I love you description. |
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Quiet Lightning Member
since 1999-12-26
Posts 56 |
ahhhhhh.That's cool. I liked your poem. |
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