Inborn Tears

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I congratulate the icicles on their serenity. They have courage and backbone; their hard hearts will never give way. Mid-morning I hear drops of water steadily falling. I look up at the eaves. I see the enactment of the same old story. The icicles are weeping away their inborn tears and if they only knew it, their true identity.

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Tonye George

Date: 3/29/2024 2:44:00 AM

"The icicles are weeping away their inborn tears." Astounding. Cheers Sara.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/29/2024 4:54:00 AM

thanks, dearest Tonye, for your visit and complimentary words! Cheers back at you, Sara :-)

Paige Hind

Date: 3/28/2024 6:29:00 PM

A fav for me- I absolutely love this

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/29/2024 4:53:00 AM

awww, thank you Paige. Humbly grateful for the fave...have a splendid day, hugs, Sara

Bill Baker

Date: 3/28/2024 5:38:00 PM

Very insightful poetry, Sara. Especially that last sentence or two lines. Many times, things aren't what they appear to be on the outside. I enjoyed reading your poetry today, my dear friend. Hugs, Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/29/2024 4:54:00 AM

you're right...things aren't always as they appear...confusing sometimes. hugs and blessings, your wife!

Jay Narain

Date: 3/27/2024 10:55:00 AM

Vivid personification of icicles. Well penned by a great poet.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/27/2024 6:26:00 PM

awww, you're most kind, Jay. Grateful for your kindness. Have a pleasant evening, Sara

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 3/27/2024 7:30:00 AM

Dear Sara, your poem stirred a deep contemplation within me. How powerful with the metaphor of icicles shedding tears reflects the human struggle with emotions and identity. I loved that your words echo resilience amidst vulnerability so we can embrace our true selves. Sara, what fabulous reflection on courage and self-awareness. - Blessings, Daniel

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/27/2024 6:27:00 PM

thank you, Daniel, for sharing your thoughts about my poem. I'm grateful my poem stirred contemplation within you. You 'got' my poem in the deepest way, and I'm most appreciative. Thanks for stopping by today, have a blessed evening, Sara