Happiness and Heartache

Tunes,
Music
Lifts my soul,
Hearts sing with joy,
Memories return upon hearing them. 

Late, no noise, when sleep does not come to you, 
Alone, Silent,
Loneliness,
Darkness, 
Night.



Written by Lee Ramage
July 16, 2011
For contest “Smiles and Frowns”
Placement: Tenth
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Neels Avatar
July 25, 2011 at 10:13 AM
Hey there Lee, congratulations on your win in Michael's contest :)
Ramage Avatar
July 25, 2011 at 11:32 PM
Thanks Wilma. Lee
Brown Avatar
July 25, 2011 at 10:10 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in Michael's "Smiles and Frowns" contest Lee. Love, Carol
Williams Avatar
July 24, 2011 at 10:24 AM
hey Lee, congrats on your win, David
Ramage Avatar
July 24, 2011 at 12:38 PM
Thank you so much, still learning. Lee
Sweetheart Avatar
July 23, 2011 at 4:19 PM
Congrats Lee on your splendid win with this entertaining poetry .. both sides of the coin of luv..
Ramage Avatar
July 24, 2011 at 12:40 PM
Thanks so much for your kind comments. My work is always a "work in progress" . Lee
Dietrich Avatar
July 23, 2011 at 11:58 AM
VERY good Tetractys, Lee. I enjoyed reading this one. Congrats on the winner circle!
Ramage Avatar
July 24, 2011 at 12:41 PM
Thanks Andrea, I appreciate any comments, if you can provide pointers too, that's good. Much appreciated. Lee
Mehta Avatar
July 23, 2011 at 10:58 AM
My congratulations on this win in the contest of Michael,lee
Ramage Avatar
July 24, 2011 at 12:39 PM
Thank you so much for your kind words. Lee
Dufresne Avatar
July 22, 2011 at 4:10 AM
Well done Tetractys, Lee. an effective form for your message.
Ramage Avatar
July 22, 2011 at 7:39 AM
if you can provide any pointers, feedback is always welcome. Lee
Neels Avatar
July 19, 2011 at 10:58 AM
Stunning entry for Michael's contest Lee, wishing you all the best for it ;)
Ramage Avatar
July 22, 2011 at 7:38 AM
Thank you for your kind comments. Lee
Muzzey Avatar
July 18, 2011 at 7:03 AM
A wonderful Tetractys Lee, best to you in the contest. I enjoyed the read~ Caryl
Ramage Avatar
July 22, 2011 at 7:38 AM
Thanks so much Caryl. Lee
Mehta Avatar
July 17, 2011 at 6:53 PM
Nice take on the two words smile and frown, good luck, Lee
Ramage Avatar
July 17, 2011 at 7:42 PM
Thank you again for your kind words. Lee
O'Neal Avatar
July 17, 2011 at 11:50 AM
Very interesting! Good job.
Ramage Avatar
July 17, 2011 at 7:42 PM
Thanks Jay, I appreciate your comments. Lee
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