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I Cried, I Smiled

I cried at the lake
Ripples of tears across smooth water
I cried at the brook
My tears fell into gurgles that turned to giggles
I cried at the ocean
Where the surf swallowed my tears to be no more

Then, I smiled at the sun
As it toasted the beach sand hot
I smiled at the sun
As it sparkled in the brook
I smiled at the colors in the lake water
As I watched the sun set

Taking my tears below the horizon
Leaving me, watching, smiling
Standing on an empty shore
In the dark where stars lit up the sky
         --- I cried, I smiled ---

Heidi Sands

11/1817

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Quoth Theraven

Date: 10/24/2019 10:47:00 AM

Heidi, You wrote this and cried so long ago, and yet you smiled only yesterday. Both are touching to feel to be sure. -Richard

Heidi Sands
Date: 10/24/2019 10:49:00 AM

Thank you Richard. I appreciate your kind comment. Have a nice day :)

Faraz Ajmal

Date: 11/27/2017 12:01:00 PM

A very beautiful written poem and I really enjoyed reading it, you see smiling and crying both are human emotions and they both help to keep person healthy and happy, you ll notice that a person even after a good long cry feels good because he/she spit out everything which is troubling them from inside, so smiling always help and yeah crying also help, and once again, a very nice poem

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/27/2017 12:21:00 PM

Hi Faraz. Yes, that's true. It does help either way. Thank you for your kind comment on this poem. I am happy you enjoyed reading it :)

Akkina Downing

Date: 11/26/2017 12:03:00 PM

Oh I love this one. It's beautifully expressed! Hugs and smiles dear :)

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/26/2017 12:25:00 PM

Thank you Akkina! I appreciate your comment on this :)

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 11/21/2017 1:59:00 PM

Such a lovely poem Heidi. God created a beautiful place for us to shed tears and have the joys of laughter. love phyl

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/21/2017 3:59:00 PM

You are right Phyllis! Thank you for your visit and kind comment on this poem :)

Joanna Daniel

Date: 11/21/2017 8:21:00 AM

Compelling read and absolutely honest, Heidi, enjoyed:)

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/21/2017 8:22:00 AM

Thank you Jo. I appreciate you comment and happy you enjoyed this :)

John Gondolf

Date: 11/19/2017 2:48:00 PM

Heidi, enjoyed this very much, nicely written. Isn't it so wonderful that God put nature all around us to wipe away our tears. John

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/19/2017 4:01:00 PM

Hi John. I am happy you enjoyed this. I agree with you. Thank you for your comment :)

Susan Ashley

Date: 11/18/2017 7:00:00 PM

The beauty in nature is awe-inspiring and inspires smiles of joy as well as tears of joy. Wonderfully expressed Heidi in your lovely poem of amazing and appreciated imagery.. Enjoyed!

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/19/2017 7:52:00 AM

Thank you so much Susan. I appreciate your kind comment and support , always. Take care :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/18/2017 12:17:00 PM

- Much feelings, Heidi - Lovely written :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/18/2017 12:52:00 PM

Thank you Ann - Lise :)

Sara Ella

Date: 11/18/2017 11:09:00 AM

The water, the sun and the stars - it is a beautiful poem Heidi. Love <3

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/18/2017 12:51:00 PM

Thank you Sara :)

Silent One

Date: 11/18/2017 10:52:00 AM

Such a mix of emotions, that is the beauty of nature.. Deep write Heidi..

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/18/2017 12:51:00 PM

Yes, this is the beauty of nature. Thank you, Silent One :)

Joseph May

Date: 11/18/2017 9:59:00 AM

Hope those tears were tears of joy...Lovely write Heidi..

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/18/2017 12:51:00 PM

Thank you, Joseph :)

Russell Sivey

Date: 11/18/2017 9:39:00 AM

I loved this Heidi! I have cried into a brook before and watched my tears flow on down the water! The water calmed me however and it was cathartic! I really enjoyed your pleasurable poem about the relaxing and calming effects of water and the sun, helping one to find peace and bring a smile to your tear torn face! What a grandiose piece my friend, Great Work!!

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/18/2017 12:51:00 PM

Wow Russell. You really grasped what this poem had to offer. Thank you for your kind comment. I hope your day is going well for you today :)