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My Bitter Tears Like Pearls

My bitter tears like pearls conceived in pain Frustration underlying a flailing, sad descent, Down, downward falling to such a dark abyss Where hurt and sorrow soon will commiserate. Did you not see the anguish of my aching heart? Loss which triggers emotions I so carefully conceal And take from me every bit of strength I possess, To make a better life for myself despite your gall. And I believe that time will come to rescue me, Take me to that higher plane of heavenly I seek My bitter tears will dry up, like they never were, I shall love again, I vow, and taste new tears of joy. written January 26, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/28/2022 11:04:00 AM

"And I believe that time will come to "rescue me, Take me to that higher plane of he" avenly I seek My bitter tears will dry up, like they never were, I shall love again, I vow, and taste new tears of joy." - This is how we get rescued, when we get to go home. I shall miss you, but I understand your yearning to be with Deb eventually.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/28/2022 11:39:00 AM

Sometimes my deep, inner feelings of loss overwhelm me, and particularly during these months when I struggle with SADD. I try to write happy, joyful things, but sometimes I slip into some kind of dark space.

Gary Radice

Date: 1/27/2022 3:47:00 AM

Your words convey much loss and sorrow Milt. Keeping up a positive demeanour cannot be easy. And yet I detect hope and positivity in your words too albeit reunited after life. Your poetry is very powerful. Cheers - Gary

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/27/2022 8:21:00 AM

Aw, thanks so much, Gary. The anguish of one jilted, or at least, one who suffers deeply from love lost. Still has hope for the return of joy into his/her life.