Cry In the Dark

As you cry in the dark and your tears find the pillow
You think I don't know, those tears filled with such sorrow
Are for that long ago love, then comes tomorrow
I wish for today, your heart I could borrow

Dreams filled with the memory of her face
Wisps of her hair, visions of ribbon and lace
The look in her eyes, another time and place
I wish this from your mind, I could forever erase

But war time came and took you away
And never knowing your fate, day after day
Time took its toll, as time will do
She went on with life, her life without you

As I cry in the dark and my tears find the pillow
You'll never know, these tears filled with such sorrow
Are those longing for love, again comes tomorrow
I wish for today, your heart I could borrow

©Donna Jones

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013



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Date: 5/2/2013 10:52:00 PM
How did I miss this one, MD? And you won! I see why. It is so so beautiful and touching and...well, the feelings you expressed seem to come from a place I know well. You are amazing and I'm so so proud of you. Love you, MD.
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Date: 5/3/2013 5:57:00 AM
Well....you are one busy lady....that's how....you have a huge fan base......no big deal....I have less and less time as spring and summer approach...garden and canning season and mowing two acres....I live on ten acres...brush hog about five....but will keep up best I can...luv MD
Date: 4/26/2013 1:03:00 AM
:*( Oh....You brought me to tears with this fine write...And you can call me Jimmy if you like. :o)
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Date: 4/27/2013 9:59:00 PM
Hey Dan....so very sweet ...but you just keep smiling..I just think you and jimmy are both good men...
Date: 4/21/2013 10:31:00 PM
nicely done Donna, I do hope you won with this one ;}
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Date: 4/22/2013 9:56:00 PM
Thanks dear Debbie...hope you are doing well....
Date: 4/19/2013 6:20:00 AM
Oh yes Donna...Beautifully done...Congratulations - Tim
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Date: 4/22/2013 10:02:00 PM
Thanks Tim...
Date: 4/19/2013 5:48:00 AM
Sad and beautiful. Congrats.
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Date: 4/22/2013 10:02:00 PM
Thank you...
Date: 4/19/2013 2:19:00 AM
Congrats Donna on your deserving win.~A.O
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Date: 4/22/2013 10:03:00 PM
Appreciate it A.O..:-)
Date: 4/19/2013 12:00:00 AM
Donna, Congratulations on your wonderful win with this very moving poem!
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Date: 4/22/2013 10:04:00 PM
Thank you Connie
Date: 4/18/2013 7:29:00 PM
Donna, Congratulations in Craig's "Empty Tissue Box " contest;-) always~ PD
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Date: 4/18/2013 9:17:00 PM
Thanks Linda...much appreciated...:-)
Date: 4/18/2013 4:50:00 PM
enjoyed reading again, great job and win.
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Date: 4/18/2013 9:25:00 PM
Thanks Richard...
Date: 4/18/2013 4:07:00 PM
-Your heart I could borrow-.....love that line! A touching emotional write! Big congrats on your win! Hugs
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Date: 4/18/2013 9:25:00 PM
Thanks Cecilia ...
Date: 4/18/2013 3:42:00 PM
a big congratulations on this one. Very well emoted!!! just what the judge ordered!
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Date: 4/18/2013 9:34:00 PM
Thank you Andrea...:-)
Date: 4/17/2013 7:02:00 PM
Congrad's on Your win, Light & Love
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Date: 4/18/2013 12:19:00 PM
Thank you Debbie
Date: 4/17/2013 5:52:00 PM
Very nice, congrats on your win. J.
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Date: 4/18/2013 12:20:00 PM
Thanks!!!
Date: 4/17/2013 2:34:00 PM
This could almost be set to music.....such a sad sad love song....beautifully done!
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Date: 4/18/2013 12:20:00 PM
Appreciate that Carrie...
Date: 4/17/2013 11:05:00 AM
congrats on your win Donna
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Date: 4/18/2013 12:22:00 PM
Thanks Joseph
Date: 4/17/2013 10:25:00 AM
Donna, i love this poem. I can taste pain on my tongue while reading it. congrats on the win.
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Date: 4/18/2013 12:23:00 PM
Thank you Dinda ...
Date: 4/16/2013 11:37:00 AM
Outstanding! Excellent rhyming and flow, and such a bittersweet message. I love the way you conclude by saying 'As I cry...' echoing the 'As you cry...' of the first verse, and your powerful phrasing and imagery. Well done Donna!! Best wishes, Keith
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Date: 4/16/2013 8:47:00 PM
Thank you for the kind words Keith....
Date: 4/15/2013 10:15:00 PM
You should be very proud of this poem, it is very moving. I love the line Cry in the Dark. Well done Donna. Thanks as well for your many visits, they are appreciated. You are a sweetheart.
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Date: 4/16/2013 6:17:00 AM
Thank you a lot Richard.
Date: 4/15/2013 7:51:00 PM
wonderful write Donna...hugs
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Date: 4/16/2013 6:17:00 AM
:-) thanks Joseph.....
Date: 4/14/2013 9:17:00 PM
I love your rhyming scheme, not to mention your content, though sad. My very best to you, my friend. A smooth and polished write, Donna. Nice one :)
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Date: 4/15/2013 10:06:00 AM
Thanks Delysia.....much appreciated....
Date: 4/14/2013 2:34:00 PM
I enjoyed the nice melodic flow to this piece, though painful subject.
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Date: 4/14/2013 8:50:00 PM
Thanks David...
Date: 4/14/2013 7:40:00 AM
So sad tears, in a lovely poem Donna. - Wish you all the best ..... love will come again .... one day. - Have a nice Sunday. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 4/14/2013 8:55:00 AM
Thank you Anne Lise.
Date: 4/14/2013 7:17:00 AM
Donna....1st. Thanks for stopping by my humble work...this art of yours brought moisture to my eyes...not often here...funny, your topic nails the ? you asked of my ending...love, jimbo
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Date: 4/14/2013 8:56:00 AM
God bless you Jimbo...Donna
Date: 4/14/2013 6:51:00 AM
Very emotive and expressive work..The loss of someone that is loved in wartime must be a very hard thing..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
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Date: 4/14/2013 8:57:00 AM
Yes, thanks Sara
Date: 4/14/2013 6:22:00 AM
BRILLIANT! And this comes from The Quatrain King!!! LOL I like the fact you ended off repeating the first verse for emphasis which is something I often do... great write, dear Donna! Love ya! Hugs, Jack xox
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Date: 4/14/2013 8:58:00 AM
Thanks Jack....:-)
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