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Life and Death

Her
eyes blinked
then fluttered
She was awake
We rushed over weeping tears of relief

Another family passed in the hall
Huddled as one
we noticed
they wept
too

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John Lawless

December 8, 2017 at 3:36 AM

Tim, this beautifully captures the "two sides of tears". Excellent write

Line Gauthier

December 7, 2017 at 11:27 PM

Congrats, Tim. Beautifully subtle with lots of emotion.

Gregory Richard Barden

October 1, 2017 at 8:44 PM

Blessings and congratulations on your well-deserved win, my friend! :-)

Connie Marcum Wong

October 1, 2017 at 1:45 PM

OMG this is wonderful Tim! It immediately brought tears to my eyes. It certainly deserves to be on the winning list. Congratulations! : )

Constance La France

September 29, 2017 at 6:23 PM

Tim, congratulations on your win with this emotional write !

Francis J Grasso

September 29, 2017 at 9:06 AM

Congratulations, Tim. ...Fran53e

Jean Murray

September 29, 2017 at 8:54 AM

As a midwife I have witnessed similar scenes Tim. The joy of birth and the grief of intrauterine death. Amazing poem depicting so much in so little words. Congratulations on your win.

Anne-Lise Andresen

July 31, 2016 at 9:19 AM

- A great choice of your poems Tim, congratulations - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sandra Haight

July 30, 2016 at 7:33 PM

Tim, a very powerful contrast of emotions. congratulations on your podium win in Eve's the New/Old 2 contest! Sandra

Eve Roper

July 30, 2016 at 3:02 PM

Congratulations on you win, Tim! Hugs Eve

Caroline Cécile Delacroix

October 2, 2012 at 9:50 PM

Very nicely written, Tim! Love it. The emotion are felt through the lines! well done! Caroline. :)

Apoorva Patrikar

September 30, 2012 at 12:57 AM

this poem drives me speechless...

Kathryn Collins

August 26, 2012 at 11:16 AM

Dear Tim - What an impact. I'm at a loss for words. love, Kathy

Poet Destroyer A

August 23, 2012 at 9:17 PM

Tim,,, Congratulations with your win, in Brian's contest. Enjoyed stopping by~ PD

Sherese Gooden

August 22, 2012 at 6:20 AM

Congratulations on your win, Tim. Beautiful write.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

August 21, 2012 at 8:24 PM

Congrats on your awesome first place win, Tim! You are fast becoming one of my favorite poets. The raw emotion and honesty in your writing brings me back for more. Love and Blessings, Rhonda

Sara Kendrick

August 21, 2012 at 3:38 PM

Congrats on your win..Sara

Joann Grisetti

August 21, 2012 at 3:13 PM

A great double tetractys. Congratulations on your win.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

August 21, 2012 at 10:07 AM

congrats Tim on a super win for this marvelous write luv.. so happy to hear from u again.. football season in full swing now.. go GIANTS..

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

August 21, 2012 at 8:04 AM

Many congratulations on your win Tim xx

Carol Sunshine Brown

August 21, 2012 at 5:41 AM

Congratulations on your win in Brian's "#198" contest Tim. Love, Carol

Doreen Wright

August 20, 2012 at 8:52 PM

Oh WOW!! This is awesome and worth your victory!! Congrats Tim!!

Andrea Dietrich

August 20, 2012 at 7:51 PM

I sure remember this one. BIG congrats on a well deserved win!

Carrie Richards

August 20, 2012 at 2:31 PM

Wow........another stunning poem, Tim. Again you have grabbed my attention and my emotions. You are a wonderful observer of the human heart. (on a roll, you are!!!)