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Dam the Tears
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Dam the Tears |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States 
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Dam the Tears By Larry Chadwick For my wife My mom taught me I could cry, It is something even men can do. And though she did not teach my dad, I saw that he was not afraid to cry too. Seldom have I cried in frustration, And in anger I have cried even less. But I have shed many a tear, All for the sake of love, I confess. Disappointment has caused a tear, But even that just once in a while. And from time to time, I have been known to share a tear with a smile. And pain has caused me tears That clenched teeth could not hold back. But more likely I am known to cry, From laughing at a joke somebody cracked. But then I buried you that rainy day, And crying was all that I knew to do. So now I save all my tears, Because I only cry for you. November 2, 2005 If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
perhaps more than most writers ever want to admit....your rhymes are cadenced kissed with such heartfelt sincerety.  |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Larry you have a way with pulling on my heart strings...so tenderly  |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Yes, JM is right. You are a sincere and gentle man Larry. This poem reflects just that. Hugging you, Chris Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Larry, my friend....undam the tears...it is good to cry them out, for tears held inside a fortress of rocks, may instead cause angry shouts. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Amazing I find that after a "rainfall" one feels better, at least until the next time. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Ah, but alas it was only a clever line that had a ring I suckered for "I only have tears for you". Made it up. I couldn't begin to live it. JM, Dear lady you always respond rich enough to be satisfied with an audience of one. Bless you for that. Thanks. Susan, Thank you kind friend. But your heart is tender enough. Chris, Thank you sweet friend. Your kindness is deeply appreciated. Martie, I seldom play the "it's only a poem" card. But it's true. I just liked the line. And you couldn't possibly be more right as I know you know.  Sharon, Thank goodness. Otherwise it would hurt too dang much. Thanks my little Canuck. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
A flooding river carries its silt to its shore, enriching the ground. Is it possible all our tears and pain are good for something? I know in my heart that the silt near the river makes fertile land, but it sure doesn't seem that way with our tears, does it? I wonder. Take care, Sir Larry. |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
heart hugsss you do that you know.....tug at the heart... what a beautiful expression you have given here... |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Your heart is so full Larry dear, and the fact that it aches so badly brings tears to my eyes as well. Even still, your writing is beautiful and touches so many, way deep down inside. Blowing kisses to the sky, all the way to Arizona~ |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
miscee, I have written much on that very topic. Which are anchored in my philosophy that "grief without growth is pain without purpose". You are SO right. And thank you so much.  Lauren, You are trully a friend of value. And thank you. Lori! Those kisses put awesome colors in the Arizona sky. You are the best. I pray all is well. You are too kind. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice Larry...James |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Thank you James. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
There is something incredibly beautiful in the tears shed by the most masculine of men... whether those be tears of joy or laughter... or even pain. For someone not afraid to show he cares isn't afraid TO care... someone not afraid to show he hurts will do everything in his power to prevent hurts. So... do not dam those tears, my friend... let them flow... for tears born of laughter are as much hers as those that seep from pain... maybe more so... for the laughing tears surely make an angel smile. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Ah Ruthie, For a second I thought you were talking about me! LOL And you know I am incapable of daming the tears. Here's proof: Confessions of Age And thank you for always investing so much in my writing. Your sharing is so very much appreciated. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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