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Straight One-Lined Englyn Poetry Contest- Sponsor- Mark Toney

( Double Englyn- with a reverse Englyn). 

It's Alright To Cry

I say to myself- "I'm a man, don't cry" 
I've seen so many die 
Each time, I still wonder why... 
they all had to say good-bye
  
With their wings, the angels fly 
To the heavens, way up high 
So, I think, and I sigh... 
and say to myself- "It's alright to cry"
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June 17, 2025 at 10:59 AM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful yet sad "It's Alright To Cry" write. Great Ending... Yes, "It's alright to cry." ~ "Good Luck" Have a blessed day writing away..........
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