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Andy Cry

Andy Cry After 30 years of marriage it became apparent to me I never once saw my Andy get down on his knees I never saw him break down or whisper "WHY ME?" Always with dry eyes he'd hold and comfort me Not when the economy crashed in 06' and he had to sell his papa's farm Not when his mama died in a car crash and never got to hold his child Not when he lost the use of one arm and we were barely getting by Not even when the war came around and we had to pack up and leave town Even soldiers in the army I bet their wives have seen them cry So i had to ask my Andy 'why?' Why have i never seen you cry? He said as long as the sun has light the earth will not stay dark And as long as we both have life i have nothing to cry about So when i woke up one morning and saw my Andy on his knees Raining tears in their buckets and whispering "WHY ME?" I knew it could be only one thing that could bring my Andy down When i saw my Andy cry that's when i knew that i had died

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Date: 12/2/2024 7:01:00 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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Date: 6/12/2017 2:29:00 PM
I'm with Darren below, such a sad and heartbreaking poetic tale that touched me deeply. Really nicely done and welcome.
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Ufuoma Uvomata
Date: 6/13/2017 4:36:00 PM
Thanks. i'm glad you liked it
Date: 6/12/2017 2:23:00 PM
Ohhhh.... this is SO beautiful..... I have no words for it, really. it is awesome! It is also sad, and heartfelt and very painful. Welcome to PoetrySoup
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Ufuoma Uvomata
Date: 6/13/2017 4:35:00 PM
Awe thank you.

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