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Atear is the portuguese verb "to set afire"

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Atear

From the womb
broken harmony and chord 
lonely
fires set deep within
perceptions unfolding

A tear at birth
flows to olden days
the longest river of sadness
raging madness

Inside that single tear
I drowned
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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De Beaulieu Avatar
December 6, 2018 at 1:50 PM
Hello Arthur, yes tears begin when we are born. Tears are shed when we are heart broken, or happy. have a nice day my friend.
Roper Avatar
December 4, 2018 at 1:01 AM
Beautiful , Arthur, you have touched my heart with this excellent poem...
Wanter Avatar
November 16, 2018 at 10:35 AM
I'm missing your poems for some reason. This is so deep and gripping!!
Toney Avatar
November 11, 2018 at 10:58 PM
This is a Fav for me, Arthur. The way you have the Instagram post laid out is very powerful. You've given me new ideas :) Cheers!
Jones Avatar
November 10, 2018 at 6:07 PM
A real sweet one, good work Art :-)
Dietrich Avatar
November 10, 2018 at 6:06 PM
oh wow, brilliant ending on this one. Loved the picture too.
Smith Avatar
November 10, 2018 at 5:40 PM
The sadness hurts...great poem
Krampe Avatar
November 10, 2018 at 10:34 AM
Great imagery, Arthur. And so sad.
Trim Avatar
November 10, 2018 at 5:58 AM
Brilliant wording, well done
Elam Avatar
November 10, 2018 at 4:45 AM
Wonderful imagery. Thanks.
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