What People Call Me

Most all have known me, a few know me well.
Ask people about me, here’s what they’d tell.
Sometimes when happy or sad I appear.
Here’s who I am, these statements make it clear.

I may happen while you’re cheering out loud,
Your child is succeeding, and you’re so proud.
Or in a moment when there is no doubt,
Suddenly your joy may bring me about.

In a time of sadness when life seems bleak,
You may notice as I run down your cheek.
Your heart is so heavy, it may just burst,
Here is the best clue, it should have been first.

When your loss is something or someone dear,
Everyone knows me and calls me a tear.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025


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Date: 9/1/2025 4:21:00 PM
People are so afrraid to cry, i like men epwho allow thenselves a tear or many tears. Am not comfortable with men or women wgo necer show an emotive moment,they are lke statues to me, Good one, bill Pangie
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Date: 8/28/2025 10:41:00 AM
Nice poem. A gentleman who isntherin times of need and happy moments.
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Bill Baker
Date: 8/30/2025 2:25:00 PM
True, Jay, both types of memories can set the tears off in me. Have a great week, my friend. Bill
Date: 8/28/2025 6:16:00 AM
Like this one, Bill! Thank God for those tears. Thank God, likewise, when He wipes away every tear, hankie-dries. Hugs
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Bill Baker
Date: 8/30/2025 2:24:00 PM
Sometimes all I really need is to just let it all out, that usually leads to the tears. God is good and knows what each of us needs. Blessings Kim, Bill
Date: 8/28/2025 5:08:00 AM
you beautifully captured the essence of tears and what triggers them. Gosh, where would we be without tears?
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Bill Baker
Date: 8/30/2025 2:23:00 PM
Thanks for your kind comments, my love. Blessings, Bill
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