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I Slipped On a Teardrop

I Slipped On A Teardrop... I slipped on a teardrop and landed deep inside a pond, After which I understood where all those teardrops do abscond; The pond was huge and salty with tears of all kinds, Some of little babies and some of lonely minds; Some were of silly people crying in front of TV sets, While there were other tears of loss and true regret; I swam and swam around till I was drenched in all those tears, It was then I saw those pearl drops of value very dear; A lady's tears flowing freely for that lost son and his ways, Another man's crystal cries, seeking for his friend, God's grace; Teardrops are a part of life and sometimes deemed necessary, But in that pond, the best, I'm sure, are those tears intercessory; I slipped on a teardrop and landed deep inside a pond, And believe it or not, there I learnt they have a life beyond. ------------------------------------ 20th June, 2016 {Psalm 56:8 - Thou(God) tellest my wanderings: put Thou my tears into Thy bottle: are they not in Thy book?}

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Date: 6/24/2023 8:50:00 AM
A big CONGRATS on your well-deserved win, Joanna. Tears have a life beyond . . . lovely! Janice
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Date: 6/24/2023 6:42:00 AM
They have a life beyond...... A beautifully worded Poem Jo. Congrats on your placement in the contest.
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Date: 6/24/2023 3:35:00 AM
I just love this, my sweet friend. So happy to congratulate you on your wonderful write. God bless you and much love, Gina
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Date: 12/30/2017 6:15:00 AM
A heartfelt write, so beautifully penned...enjoyed
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Date: 4/9/2017 11:37:00 AM
A very profound piece, well-written. Congratulations on your win, Jo.
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Date: 6/29/2016 11:51:00 AM
Elegant and brought a smile not a tear. Congrats on your win
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Date: 6/25/2016 2:13:00 PM
Congrats on your win my lovely friend with this beautiful poem. Loved the tears of intercessory too. Loved always, bl
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Date: 6/25/2016 1:42:00 PM
Jo D. Nice to see your winning poem. Skat
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Date: 6/25/2016 10:00:00 AM
I loved this! Thank you so much for entering my contest and sharing this beautiful poem!
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Date: 6/27/2016 2:07:00 AM
Thank you Cindi for the wonderful contest:) All glory be to God Almighty:)
Date: 6/20/2016 7:59:00 PM
I found this thought very unique...loved your imagination....good luck in the contest!
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Date: 6/20/2016 6:51:00 PM
"He will wipe away every tear from their eyes" (Revelation 21:4). Lovely, thoughtful meditation on the sadness in and around us, Jo. Love the use of the underused word, abscond.
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Date: 6/20/2016 4:04:00 PM
wow, you really did an amazing take on this topic, Jo. And that quote is so cool at the bottom. I had not heard that one . well i must have read it in the day when I was reading Bible more, but don't recall that tear quote.
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Date: 6/20/2016 9:44:00 AM
Wonderful take on the theme, Jo. So many kinds of tears...and the 'pearls'...when we shed them on behalf of others for God's help. Best wishes for the contest. Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 6/20/2016 8:31:00 AM
teardrops cleanse the soul.. such a fine write, jo.. huggs
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Date: 6/20/2016 8:23:00 AM
maybe some of them are my boredom tears you have really aced it
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Date: 6/20/2016 7:26:00 AM
- A lovely poem which share feelings Jo - hugs and good luck in the contest // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 6/20/2016 5:34:00 AM
Love this one based on King David's words! Much wisdom here. Well done, Jo
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