Robert A. Dufresne Poet Rhyme

Lone Pioneer

It’s been ages since my fathers have traveled this space,
The gravity and severity of the mirth,
Subjects me to the gravity of the earth,
I’ve lost my comfortable place within his stoic face,

An emissary, …a lone liquid pioneer, 
Escaping from vaulted ducts so dear,

I blaze the trail for them to follow,
His heart broken and hollow,

Down his face this clue is running,
He quickly wipes me on his sleeve,
Too late….the others are coming…
Give it up my friend, … grieve.


(inspired by the personified tear contest)

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Joe Maverick April 24, 2011 at 7:09 AM Innovative treatment of the subject here Robert well put!

Carolyn Devonshire April 21, 2011 at 7:31 AM Thanks for your comment, Rob. I see you haven't been posting many new poems, so I hope you're enjoying other things now. You know I'm a fan and always look forward to reading your work! Love, Carolyn

Daver Austin April 21, 2011 at 5:26 AM Yes. Shed a tear. If you're as old as I am, it is often difficult to recognize the social whirl. I find myself listening to Lawrence Welk, of all people. I used to laugh at the show. Now - nostalgia! Love, daver

Desiree M April 20, 2011 at 7:29 PM This is so sad, great inspiration here

Carrie Richards April 20, 2011 at 7:38 AM This is such a moving and unique poem.....it indeed has a stoic face of it's own...hiding a deep sadness. Excellent, Robert! A touching way to 'let it go'....

Wilma Neels April 11, 2011 at 4:42 AM Robert this is a real beauty.. Personified the tear to perfection.. love Wilma

Caroline Cécile Delacroix April 10, 2011 at 4:42 PM So very well written and expressed, Robert! I hear also the message you are emitting with this lone tear. Thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest. Thanks also for your comments on my poem. I sign, "be well", to wish well with life, not for health, althoug I wish you that too. Afterall to maintain good health is important, no? :) Have a good one! Caroline.

Nette Onclaud April 9, 2011 at 2:57 PM you touch me no end, robert... this piece is so heart-flet, so lyrical.. thanks for sharing and winning's best in the contest! :) huggs, nette

Elaine George April 9, 2011 at 4:20 AM You have given life to tears - ' a lone liquid pioneer' What a wonderful line. The last line is sensational. Great writing, Robert. Sure to top the winners list. Lainie

Dr.Ram Mehta April 7, 2011 at 6:18 AM Lovelynpersonification of tear, Robert

Nette Onclaud April 7, 2011 at 2:39 AM oh, robert... these tears capture the very essence of human life and encounter.. i would have bet on this for the contest!! lovely..:) huggs, nette

Carolyn Devonshire April 6, 2011 at 8:40 PM You truly did personify this tear and the way it is difficult for the "lone liquid pioneer" to travel down his "stoic face." Too bad you missed the contest deadline, Rob, this would have been hard to top. Great work! Love, Carolyn

James Foulk April 6, 2011 at 8:24 PM wonderful piece of work