As She Writes

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And as 
she writes
her pen 
touches me
as I cry 
poetic tears
so that I 
may drench 
myself
in her
sorrow
so that she 
will not
have to
cry alone
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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December 18, 2019 at 11:57 PM
Wow, now that is compassion...bravo, Chris.
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December 19, 2019 at 8:22 AM
I appreciate all of the kindness you show me. You are always so very nice to me. Thank you my friend.
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December 17, 2019 at 8:56 PM
This is a lovely poem Chris... Truly beautiful in it's simplicity and expressed so tenderly!
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December 18, 2019 at 7:27 AM
Thank you so very much Kelly
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December 17, 2019 at 1:35 PM
Very beautiful , Chris :)
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December 17, 2019 at 1:39 PM
Thank you so very much my friend.
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December 17, 2019 at 1:17 PM
- There have been many tears in this past month, Chris - Beautifully written - I wish you and your loved ones a wonderful Christmas :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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December 17, 2019 at 1:29 PM
I know my friend. Too many tears for this time of year. Hope your holidays are special Anne-Lise.
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December 16, 2019 at 7:58 PM
A FAVE, Chris. Reminded me a bit of Cyrano de Bergerac. Loved it.
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December 17, 2019 at 7:00 AM
Thank you so very much Line and for your help on that other poem.
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December 16, 2019 at 6:38 PM
she wraps herself in a blanket of words, her tears dissipate as the warmth of your heart reaches out.... love this Chris...your words always comfort those around you... beautiful... hugs
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December 17, 2019 at 7:00 AM
I love your comment, so very poetic my friend. That makes this poem definitely worth writing.
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December 16, 2019 at 5:40 PM
A nice overwhelming order to have ones back.
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December 17, 2019 at 6:59 AM
Thank you my friend.
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