An Ounce Of Tears


The Number's Game Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Nette Onclaud
8/31/2026


An Ounce Of Tears — 

as breakfast comes out, strain eye-disaster.
     disappear, once oval girl,
     to rose on china cup.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Goldsmith Avatar
September 27, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful  "An Ounce Of Tears" write. Great last line... I love rose tea cups. Maybe another write from this one??? Have a blessed day with your wonderful win................
Andresen Avatar
September 27, 2026 at 5:13 AM
- Beautiful... love the last line :) - Congratulations on your win in the contest, Paige :) - hugs
Dietrich Avatar
September 26, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Big congrats on your win, Paige
Poet Avatar
September 25, 2026 at 4:05 AM
Paige, congratulations on your win in the contest with this beautiful Kimo.
Sharma  Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 11:08 PM
That shift from the girl to rose on china cup feels so emotionally drastic! This is like a kaleidoscopic rollercoaster, but the metaphor here you have so well executed. Strain eye-disaster.. I think somehow that is resonating for many, for we all have seen grief at some stages of life ~ especially me, with a bruised heart, could definitely resonate. The vulnerability here is so deeply moving, dear Paige! I think you've knitted something so meaningful and full of essence for this contest. Best of luck! Sending you soulful starsz and mermaid moonbeams 🧜‍♀️🧜‍♀️🌙🌙💫💫
Callus Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 12:58 PM
These 3 lines are a sensorial teaser, Paige! I'm like Dr Watson raking his mind to find a solution! Often at breakfast time eyes are still tired and strained, and appearance could be 'a sight for sore eyes' (for some women a makeup disaster). The 'oval girl' is tricky ~ egg-shaped figure, or an oval face which I usually find quite attractive! I suppose 'solace' can be found in the beauty of a rose pattern on a china cup. I reckon Sherlock Holmes is shaking his head...😄 ~ Regards // paul
Kauffman Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Haunting, Paige. Best wishes for the contest! Blessings!
George Avatar
September 7, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Were you drawn to the image of the girl on the china cup or to the girl who brought the breakfast?! Dear Paige, you are mischievously confusing. 😀
Hind Avatar
September 7, 2026 at 10:53 PM
It's metaphor for something in the girl breaking. The whole poem refers to her and is about her, with a few hidden meanings, you might have to read it and think with your "feelers" lol.
Anaya Avatar
September 7, 2026 at 8:32 AM
The porcelain wear is quite stirring to meditate on & make the worldly surroundings disapear~ empotive experience, P🪬
Rodrigues Avatar
September 3, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Rose on China cup…wow the imagery!
Godwin Avatar
September 1, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Tears on china is fancy crying. Your meanings are often complex to detect but I like that, you make the reader work for it or take it where they will. I think the breakfast served was a sad occurrence and do wonder if I'm right, but you won't tell me, will you? Poetry Brat, I call you with affection. LISTEN MY POEM 'IN THE STARS' IS FICTION, NO ONE WAS REALLY KILLED IN THE FICTITIOUS POEM. I regret bringing you down.
Hind Avatar
September 1, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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Rodgers Avatar
September 1, 2026 at 8:57 AM
Dear Paige, this is an extraordinary, haunting piece of minimalist precision. To say so much about grief, disappearance, and delicate pain in so few syllables is pure poetic alchemy. An unforgettable contest entry! Blessings, Daniel
Alhemaidy Avatar
September 1, 2026 at 3:22 AM
Hi Paige Hind :-) Take care dear lovely poetess! Have a wonderful day with my best warmest wishes!
Dietrich Avatar
September 1, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Yes. I can see the angst here. Nice to see you try this contest. 😊
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