I Slipped On a Teardrop

I slipped on a teardrop and landed deep inside a pond, After which I understood where all those teardrops do abscond; The pond was huge and salty with tears of all kinds, Some of little babies and some of lonely minds; Some were of silly people crying in front of TV sets, While there were other tears of loss and true regret; I swam and swam around till I was drenched in all those tears, It was then I saw those pearl drops of value very dear; A lady's tears flowing freely for that lost son and his ways, Another man's crystal cries, seeking for his friend, God's grace; Teardrops are a part of life and sometimes deemed necessary, But in that pond, the best, I'm sure, are those tears intercessory; I slipped on a teardrop and landed deep inside a pond, And believe it or not, there I learnt they have a life beyond. {Psalm 56:8 - Thou(God) tellest my wanderings: put Thou my tears into Thy bottle: are they not in Thy book?}
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Canerdy Avatar
June 24, 2023 at 8:50 AM
A big CONGRATS on your well-deserved win, Joanna. Tears have a life beyond . . . lovely! Janice
Volumes Avatar
June 24, 2023 at 6:42 AM
They have a life beyond...... A beautifully worded Poem Jo. Congrats on your placement in the contest.
Mcintosh Avatar
June 24, 2023 at 3:35 AM
I just love this, my sweet friend. So happy to congratulate you on your wonderful write. God bless you and much love, Gina
May Avatar
December 30, 2017 at 6:15 AM
A heartfelt write, so beautifully penned...enjoyed
Michaels Avatar
April 9, 2017 at 11:37 AM
A very profound piece, well-written. Congratulations on your win, Jo.
Rodgers Avatar
June 29, 2016 at 11:51 AM
Elegant and brought a smile not a tear. Congrats on your win
Devnath  Avatar
June 25, 2016 at 2:13 PM
Congrats on your win my lovely friend with this beautiful poem. Loved the tears of intercessory too. Loved always, bl
A  Avatar
June 25, 2016 at 1:42 PM
Jo D. Nice to see your winning poem. Skat
Rockwell Avatar
June 25, 2016 at 10:00 AM
I loved this! Thank you so much for entering my contest and sharing this beautiful poem!
Daniel Avatar
June 27, 2016 at 2:07 AM
Thank you Cindi for the wonderful contest:) All glory be to God Almighty:)
Raina Avatar
June 20, 2016 at 7:59 PM
I found this thought very unique...loved your imagination....good luck in the contest!
Watt Avatar
June 20, 2016 at 6:51 PM
"He will wipe away every tear from their eyes" (Revelation 21:4). Lovely, thoughtful meditation on the sadness in and around us, Jo. Love the use of the underused word, abscond.
Dietrich Avatar
June 20, 2016 at 4:04 PM
wow, you really did an amazing take on this topic, Jo. And that quote is so cool at the bottom. I had not heard that one . well i must have read it in the day when I was reading Bible more, but don't recall that tear quote.
Haight Avatar
June 20, 2016 at 9:44 AM
Wonderful take on the theme, Jo. So many kinds of tears...and the 'pearls'...when we shed them on behalf of others for God's help. Best wishes for the contest. Hugs, Sandra
Onclaud Avatar
June 20, 2016 at 8:31 AM
teardrops cleanse the soul.. such a fine write, jo.. huggs
Sereo Avatar
June 20, 2016 at 8:23 AM
maybe some of them are my boredom tears you have really aced it
Andresen Avatar
June 20, 2016 at 7:26 AM
- A lovely poem which share feelings Jo - hugs and good luck in the contest // Anne-Lise :)
Palli Avatar
June 20, 2016 at 5:34 AM
Love this one based on King David's words! Much wisdom here. Well done, Jo
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