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Just One Tear

It trembled there upon her lid Then down her cheek it slowly slid So many memories from long ago The faces that she used to know She knew her time was soon to end A new adventure 'round the bend She never thought she'd be alone But yet her fate she'd not bemoan But every now and then a single tear Came with memories so crystal clear

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Robert Pettit

Date: 12/27/2010 9:35:00 PM

A fine example of a couplet poem. Everything fits together nicely.

Rick Rucker

Date: 12/24/2010 5:30:00 AM

WOW Too powerful to keep a dry eye!

Tahera Mannan

Date: 12/18/2010 7:39:00 PM

Many congratulations dear Barbara for this terrific win.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/17/2010 12:01:00 PM

Congratulations on your win with this heartfelt poem, dear LNC!

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 12/14/2010 8:52:00 AM

This is a moving write, Barbara-- I like how this poem flowed as well (ok sorry pun intended ^_~) seriously, memories are sometimes are all that we have-- and your poem took on tears so well -- I'm sure to see this among the winners-- nikko :)

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 12/13/2010 4:34:00 PM

Very touching and emotionally charged poetry BG ..good luck in the contest.. my entry is "One Tender Tear" on the loss of my baby boy... good luck with luv..

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/13/2010 9:29:00 AM

Dying alone is perhaps my greatest fear, Barbara, and you described this feeling so poignantly in your poem. As we get older, these thoughts occur far too often. Best wishes for success in Paula's contest with this outstanding rhyme, dear LNC. Love and peace, Carolyn

Stephen Parker

Date: 12/13/2010 9:04:00 AM

We should all be so serene and content at the end of our days. Satiated by our sweet, soothing memories. A well-written, meaningful remonstrance! Keep on sharing your pressing feelings!

Constance La France

Date: 12/13/2010 8:45:00 AM

very sad and beautiful, Barbara, a winner to me, best of luck~~

Carrie Richards

Date: 12/13/2010 8:28:00 AM

This one is so moving, Barbara... from the heart, I can feel the bittersweet emotion of one who is still in the healing process. Excellent expression. Good luck in the contest!`Carrie

John Loving Iii

Date: 12/13/2010 7:19:00 AM

this was so heart warming and beautiful. i like your use of words and telling of an event that happens over and over and over even as we speak. these feelings go up to God. and He their only friend left, waits for them to make up their mind to come peacefully not bitterly. that's why the word bemoan was so perfect where it was. i'll give it a seven though i almost never rank poems. you deserve it JOHN HENRY LOVING III