Laura Leiser Poet Free verse

One Last Tear

she feels her mother’s warmth 
it is so peaceful here
a heartbeat reverberates
steady and secure
floating in her sanctuary 
she softly moves, aware and alert
suddenly...a violent jerk
harsh cold metal..a foreign sensation 
then pain...excruciating pain
oh God, she is so helpless!
before she is brutally torn away 
from her precious little life
...one last tear




Written on 2/3/2019

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John Castellenas March 5, 2019 at 10:52 AM Sad and beautiful words written. Tears are needed after we lose someone we loved. Laura Leiser March 5, 2019 at 5:12 PM Yes, indeed..thanks for commenting, John

P.S. Awtry February 23, 2019 at 11:25 AM bewildered by the convoluted logic that allows this and even enshrines it...thank you for this piece. Laura Leiser February 23, 2019 at 1:36 PM It’s a crazy thing to have this going on in this day and age..a heartbreaking practice. Thanks for your comments, P.S.

Kai Michael Neumann February 17, 2019 at 11:17 AM Ouch. That hurts. Very well composed. Laura Leiser February 17, 2019 at 11:21 AM Thank you, Kai

Andrew Fairchild February 16, 2019 at 12:48 AM Such an awful thing! 'It out-Herods Herod!' Each time we can make people aware of what this really is, that's one more step to waking up the ones who are still asleep. There is a powerful movie, 'Gosnell' that is now available through Wal-Mart. Laura Leiser February 16, 2019 at 9:49 AM Yes, this is truly a horrible thing..thanks for commenting, Andrew

Gershon Wolf February 10, 2019 at 10:23 PM My heart was wrenched from its moorings reading your lines ON FIRE. Poignantly expressed, Laura. :) gw Laura Leiser February 11, 2019 at 9:34 AM It was very hard to write this, Gershon..such a tragedy that this is even done. Thanks for commenting

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 8, 2019 at 12:16 PM Powerful ink! Wonderfully done, xomo! Laura Leiser February 8, 2019 at 3:11 PM Thanks, Maureen

Swetha Vangaveti February 8, 2019 at 6:10 AM Heart breaking.... Laura Leiser February 8, 2019 at 3:12 PM I know...thanks for commenting

Anne-Lise Andresen February 7, 2019 at 3:26 AM - Laura, congratulations on your great winning poem ... writing about tears is a sensitive theme :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Laura Leiser February 8, 2019 at 3:12 PM Thanks, Anne Lise

Joseph May February 6, 2019 at 5:04 PM Congrats on your win Laura.. Laura Leiser February 6, 2019 at 6:49 PM Thank you, Joseph

Edward Ibeh February 6, 2019 at 2:22 PM Nicely done, Laura!:-) Love this. Congratulations on your win! Laura Leiser February 6, 2019 at 2:52 PM Thank you, Edward

Silent One February 6, 2019 at 1:21 PM That is a heartbreaking last tear Laura.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Laura Leiser February 6, 2019 at 2:52 PM It was hard to write, Silent. I am so passionate about the horror of this tragedy..thanks for placing me in your contest...

Connie Marcum Wong February 3, 2019 at 10:13 PM Life begins at conception I feel and a fetus can feel pain. Your poem is poignanty and disturbingly true. Brilliantly penned my friend. xxoo Laura Leiser February 3, 2019 at 11:03 PM Thanks for commenting, Connie..I obviously agree...

Line Gauthier February 3, 2019 at 9:26 PM A poignant poem, Laura. Well penned. Laura Leiser February 3, 2019 at 11:04 PM Thank you for commenting, Line...I am so saddened by this reality in our world.

Joseph May February 3, 2019 at 6:28 PM Such a sad write Laura...Who sheds a tear for her? Laura Leiser February 3, 2019 at 6:29 PM I think God does...thanks for commenting, Joseph.