A Tear

A tear was rolling down Melinda's cheek. She simply stood and did not wipe it off. She stared right at us, but she did not speak. A tear was rolling down Melinda's cheek. Dressed always shabbily was she, and meek, the one at whom the children loved to scoff. A tear was rolling down Melinda's cheek. She simply stood and did not wipe it off. For Brian Strand's Contest: A 1 to 8 Line Poem, any form. . . .

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Jack Horne

Date: 7/4/2011 3:12:00 PM

I can see why this one was such a big winner - beautiful, but so sad. Poor Melinda!

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 6/29/2011 5:45:00 PM

Great win Andie, children can be so mean! Light & Love

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 6/29/2011 4:41:00 AM

Congratulations Andrea on your win in the contest sponsored by Brian Strand. Love, Carol

Sara Kendrick

Date: 6/28/2011 3:27:00 PM

Sadness expressive with such excellence..Congrats..Sara

Elaine George

Date: 6/27/2011 10:06:00 PM

Very touching, Adrea. Many congrats on your FIRST PLACE WIN. Lainie

Lynette Chachere

Date: 12/20/2010 4:10:00 PM

thats so mean): people can be so cruel, but that seems to be how the world works. at least there are those who choose to be a friend rather than an enemy. hope you are doing well, Andrea, and merry christmas to you as well. i still won't be on a lot, because im moving to some place where i wont be able to access internet.only at school i will be able to get to you, so until i get a labtop.my time is limited,lol. .i miss you too, nice to know someone does.take care(: ~Always&Forever Lynette

James Fraser

Date: 12/20/2010 2:25:00 PM

Very sad and hard hitting Andrea. This could be about so many sad events of life. Good luck in Paula's contest >> James :)

Mary Meade Stephenson

Date: 12/18/2010 5:52:00 PM

A superb triolet. Paints a clear pic of sorrow. Thanks so much for sharing! Good luck in the contest. God Bless~Mary~

Michael Gelb

Date: 12/18/2010 4:35:00 PM

Nice poem.

John Beam

Date: 12/17/2010 5:41:00 PM

thank you for congrats enjoyed reading this thanks again

Linda Milgate

Date: 12/17/2010 12:07:00 PM

What a lovely poem, so well done. Too many Melindas around. Good that you spoke for them.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 12/17/2010 7:16:00 AM

Thankxxx Andrea.. my Daddy was such a special guy and so handsome and talented ..along with my Mother.. so child prodigy..haha.. any time I can tribute either of them.. I will... with luv.. appreciate your encouraging comments .. and know u will enthrall us all with your entry my friend.. with luv..

Eamon Duffin

Date: 12/17/2010 5:23:00 AM

Hi Andrea. Thanks for your kind comment. i think I got my wires crossed (It's an age thing). I am from Ireland . More on this link http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1264555051. God this piece hurts.I remember that there was always a 'Melinda' in school. Though I was not cruel to her/him I was as bad as those that were by fact of doing or saying nothing. Sad write but powerful, one of the best things I have read.Contest hit. Peace and happiness, Eamon

Wilma Neels

Date: 12/16/2010 8:38:00 PM

Andrea this is such a powerful write, the emotions so strong.. Love it! Positive thoughts wrt your work and I really hope you will have a relaxing vacation even though we tend to be more busy when we are at home. My holiday started yesterday as well ;) love Wilma

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 12/16/2010 1:51:00 PM

This made me sad Andrea. I feel for poor Melinda. Good luck in the contest. love Phyl

Carrie Richards

Date: 12/15/2010 9:06:00 PM

soup mail for Andrea! :)

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/15/2010 11:43:00 AM

You really drew us into Melinda's plight, Andrea. A tear-jerker that should do well in the contest. Best wishes for success! Love, Carolyn

Sharon Ruebel

Date: 12/15/2010 10:18:00 AM

Hello Andrea, I love this one, just lovely Please have a safe and beautiful Holiday and a very Healthy and Happy New Year. As Always, Shar

Suresh Iyer

Date: 12/15/2010 9:22:00 AM

Loved your poem Thanks for your generous support during the year 2010 Looking forward to 2011 My Best Wishes to you Suresh Iyer, India

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 12/15/2010 7:49:00 AM

thankxx for your sweet comments Andrea on my "Christmas Treasures" poem.. it is special to me.. and happy u enjoyed the contents.. wishing u all the best with all your contest entries for success ... my friend ... u are a wonderful writer and poet... enjoy with luv..

Paul James

Date: 12/15/2010 12:57:00 AM

There is something so painful and yet strong about this poem, and I found it very evocative, I could really SEE Melinda. Thanks, Andrea, for all your helpful comments in response to my blog. They were really appreciated.

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 12/14/2010 10:25:00 PM

And that showed how much strength Melinda has to stand up being bullied-- how sad that kids experience such harshness so early in life-- and it's inflicted by other kids-- this sure is very moving Andrea-- I am having hard time with my rhymes-- and sent you email-- catch you soon sweetie, ok? hugs :)

Harry Horsman

Date: 12/14/2010 7:35:00 PM

love this, it is so different. Harry

Sylvia Coulstock

Date: 12/14/2010 5:19:00 PM

Hi Andrea.This just tugs at the heartstrings.It is so moving .You have said so much to arouse emotion, yet it is stronger maybe because you create the outline and leave it to our imaginations to fill in the rest.We have perhaps known a Melinda in our lives at some time,or maybe even been one.I love your poetry.It inspires and is both clever and beautiful.Good luck with it.It's a winner for me as I want it as one of my favourites.Thank you.Love June

Robert A. Dufresne

Date: 12/14/2010 4:41:00 PM

Wow this is lovely and emotional, Andrea. excellent use of the Triolet as a means to accomplish your end.