Genie

Your words
Are like a genie in a bottle
They loosen themselves
And rise at the merest touch
Of my hand
To my tears.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Nayak Avatar
November 8, 2016 at 12:17 PM
Dear Madeleine, genie of tears , lovely write...Congratulations on top win!//love,Anu:)
Canerdy Avatar
November 5, 2016 at 10:40 AM
A 7 for this lovely, moving, WINNING poem, Madeleine! Janice
Mclaughlin Avatar
November 5, 2016 at 1:44 PM
Thanks for the seven.
Krampe Avatar
November 5, 2016 at 8:07 AM
Such an interesting simile, Madeleine. Congrats on your placement. Agnes
Mclaughlin Avatar
November 5, 2016 at 1:43 PM
thank you.
George   Avatar
November 5, 2016 at 3:45 AM
Amazing! Many congrats on your fine win, Madeleine. Lainey
Mclaughlin Avatar
November 5, 2016 at 1:43 PM
Thanks very much.
Henderson Avatar
November 4, 2016 at 5:18 AM
A single drop that one hears. Peace and many blessings to you.
Mclaughlin Avatar
November 5, 2016 at 1:44 PM
Thanks for the lovely comment.
Green Avatar
November 3, 2016 at 9:34 AM
Sadly beautiful Madeleine. This poem was really nice.
Mclaughlin Avatar
November 5, 2016 at 1:44 PM
Thanks.
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