Pat Davis Poet Free verse

Let Me Cry

Let Me Cry

Oh curse the air that would dry these tears
   that lie within their painful retreat.
The guardians of common sense
   keep careful watch, lest the hidden treasure be exposed.

Oh let one drop flow and I would rejoice!
So dear the fluid, the waters of Galilee
   are captured by a dam built by fear and guilt.
The fair pools are full; river beneath the river reflecting my heart.
Twin reflections hold tears for my son and daughter.
Long suffering has been a tearless torment.

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Skat A May 7, 2016 at 3:19 AM PAT, this is an awesome poem, thank you for sharing. *SKAT*

Poet Destroyer A May 2, 2016 at 11:12 AM Pat, NICE!!! Awesomely Penned.... Always ~LINDA~

Michael Tor October 18, 2015 at 10:40 PM Pat loved this where are you ? Pat Davis October 18, 2015 at 11:55 PM Thank you Michael. In Oregon

Phatt Matt October 7, 2015 at 2:22 AM PAIN IS REAL SO ARE YOU PAT I FEEL YOUR WORDS GOOD WRITE PHATT Pat Davis October 7, 2015 at 8:00 PM Thank you Phatt! Thank you for taking the time to read and for your comment. Pat :)

Brian Johnston October 6, 2015 at 10:20 PM There is value in verses like these Pat and in your tears as well, precursors as they are to forgiving ourselves. A statue that waits for rain alone in a park to shed its tears will never become fully human, and isn't that what we all aspire to? Our guilt can never atone for the mistakes of our children, but freeing ourselves from that guilt can change the world. Peace dear poet! Pat Davis October 7, 2015 at 8:03 PM Wise words dear poet Brian. Thank you for writing such a tender comment of kindness. Yes, forgiveness is the key and believing the forgiveness every day. :) Pat

Floyd Neal October 6, 2015 at 9:26 PM Great poem. Easy read. Pat Davis October 7, 2015 at 8:03 PM Thank you Floyd! Pat

Uriel Wisdom October 6, 2015 at 8:52 PM GOD loves you your pain I can feel burning unbearable. Keep using your gift to release the pain. Pray for strength. Be strong.thus world is cruel. But there still is sunshine Pat Davis October 7, 2015 at 8:05 PM Thank you Uriel for your kind words, for reading and commenting!What a wonderful last name you have! Wisdom, the highest prize. Pat

A. Juman October 6, 2015 at 8:48 PM Wow! Pat! You got me -don't know what you really want You need to be more decisive in your prayers Pat Davis October 7, 2015 at 8:08 PM Thank you for reading and commenting on my poem AZ. It's been quite a journey and the Lord is faithful and loving. The path my children took back then is not what I hoped for them, and the Lord is God and has these dear ones. I'm not in the driver's seat! :) Pat

Michael Tor October 6, 2015 at 7:06 PM I'm sorry Pat for your tearless torment. I wrote a poem of such pain. A Solace Place. I want to welcome you on the Soup. Life is full of pain and the ones we love most, hurt us the most. I wish you peace and love to carry you through the tough times. Very heartfelt write. Pat Davis October 7, 2015 at 8:10 PM Thank you for your thoughtful note Michael. I will read your poem A Solace Place next. Blessings, Pat

Debbie Duncan October 6, 2015 at 5:42 PM nicely done....... Pat Davis October 7, 2015 at 8:12 PM Thank you Debbie. :) Pat

Pam Deremer September 3, 2015 at 4:00 PM Very deep and very good!! Pat Davis September 3, 2015 at 4:28 PM Thank you! Thanks for reading :)