A Sting

A lash,
which from an eye might fall,...
will not be felt-

so small a thing
will not be mourned
 
A tear
which from the eye might fall,...
is like a thorn-

so small the sting
it, must be borne

It dissipates, upon your face
soon disappears, all trace is gone,...  

yet leaves a face, forever burned 






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Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Posey Avatar
July 6, 2013 at 9:29 PM
Some really great writing here... COngratulations...Jake
Anglesey Avatar
July 6, 2013 at 3:53 PM
Carrie, such rich quality and depth. Your expression of the tear is impeccable. congrats on the win :)
A  Avatar
July 6, 2013 at 1:59 PM
lovely. ........ skat
A   Avatar
July 5, 2013 at 11:13 PM
CARRIE.... congratulations... from:Linda
A   Avatar
May 17, 2012 at 10:10 PM
Carrie, another wonderful win , congratulations in Brian's contest.. ~ always* PD
Dietrich Avatar
May 17, 2012 at 8:22 PM
wow, simple yet so profound. Congratulations, Carrie.
Brown Avatar
May 17, 2012 at 1:31 PM
Congratulations on you placement in Brian's "177" contest Carrie. Love, Carol
Quigley Avatar
May 16, 2012 at 2:25 PM
Like this a lot Carrie. Congratulations
Grisetti Avatar
May 16, 2012 at 1:44 PM
Congratulations. Good things come in small packages.
Williams Avatar
May 16, 2012 at 12:29 PM
Carrie congrats on your win..this is so cool..David
Guzzi Avatar
May 16, 2012 at 12:19 PM
so much sentiment in so few words!! Congrad's on your big win. Light & Love Always
O'Leary Avatar
May 16, 2012 at 11:35 AM
WONderful... it's no WONder you WON! Terry
Austin Avatar
May 11, 2012 at 9:19 AM
This one dings me, Carrie. I'm suffering from the weeping eye. A crust forms over my lashes. Your poem is wonderful. Love, daver
Situation Avatar
May 10, 2012 at 2:41 PM
dear carrie, there so many words in this poem that i would love to use. it has inspired me greatly. and i can see a great poem comming out of it. so far it's words on a piece of paper. a few words from this poem. but i have something special in mind that you will love. i'll let you know when. tommarrow for sure. T.S.
Andresen Avatar
May 10, 2012 at 12:45 PM
Well said Carrie, good. - oxox love Anne-Lise
Thomas Avatar
May 10, 2012 at 12:40 PM
Love it.............
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