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Crying

A newborn's first cry Being thrust into the world Reassuring wail The tears of young love Her heart such a tender place Cry of the lovelorn We are all alone When death creeps round the corner Cry of the unknown 12/28/13 For the Three Stanza contest

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Sheri Fresonke Harper

Date: 1/18/2014 3:08:00 PM

Barbara, good use of form and good contrast between the stanzas. Good emotion, too. Congratulations on your win, thanks much for entering my contest.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/11/2014 8:45:00 AM

I think this poem will do well.

Kash Poet

Date: 12/31/2013 1:09:00 PM

Good Senryu here Barbara.Wish you a very very Happy New Year!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/29/2013 3:29:00 PM

love the unique way you chose to do this contest. Always a treat to view your work, Barbara.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 12/29/2013 8:59:00 AM

Reads like a winner to me..I like the topics chosen..Thanks for the visit to my page..May this be the best year up to this point in your life and may each one that follows only get better..Sara

Debra Squyres

Date: 12/29/2013 7:54:00 AM

Thanks for dropping by... no I have not read "The Book Theif"... will have to look it up. I do like your verses... life coming full circle. Well done !! Wishing you a Blessed and Happy New Year !!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/28/2013 12:58:00 PM

- Well written, touching poem Barbara.- Luck in contest !- All the best to you in the new year 2014 !! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)