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Onion Tears

Onion tears I heard mother say As she used her apron to wipe them away But she was in the process of kneading bread I knew those tears were genuine instead She never wanted us to see her cry Alas, her tender heart would often sigh Tears cleanse the soul of deepest pain Clear the path for smile to follow the rain

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Shanity Rain

Date: 8/17/2013 11:07:00 PM

this is so true , the tears that we shed from feelings and onions are different , however heal us , I Love this.

Skat A

Date: 8/17/2013 10:44:00 PM

Hi Iris, CONGRATULATIONS on having your poem featured this week........ Love ~SKAT~

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 8/17/2013 9:48:00 PM

Iris,. Congratulations!!! It's nice to see your poem Featured on the soups Home Page, this past week :-) goodnight~ Luv* LINDA ....

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/22/2013 9:51:00 PM

Different and I like it Iris,, thank you for expressing your write and finding this site. -A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. Dropping by to invite you to my latest contest. You will find the contest page on the top left hand side* -Looking forward in following and reading your poetry. Hope to hear from you soon. You will enjoy the community, we are one big happy family. (Drama & Love. LOL) ~ Take Care!! From: your new poet friend @-> LINDA <-@ "

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/22/2013 3:21:00 AM

- Hello new member: Iris. - Welcome to P-Soup. - Thank you for choosing to share your poems here with us. - It's nice to be able to read your first poem. - You write very well, I look forward to reading more in the future. - Have a good time and I wish you luck. - (Give and receive comments) - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Skat A

Date: 7/21/2013 8:28:00 PM

Iris, :-) your first poem on the soup is excellent for the readers, I love it!! Stopping by with a nice and sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. Wishing you the best when it comes to your poems. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here. Starting with me. SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you like. I would like to be your newest poetry soup fan and "FRIEND"...... Hugs* SKAT"