Onion Tears

Onion tears I heard mother say
As she used her apron to wipe them away
But she was in the process of kneading bread
I knew those tears were genuine instead
She never wanted us to see her cry
Alas, her tender heart would often sigh
Tears cleanse the soul of deepest pain
Clear the path for smile to follow the rain
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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August 17, 2013 at 11:07 PM
this is so true , the tears that we shed from feelings and onions are different , however heal us , I Love this.
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August 17, 2013 at 10:44 PM
Hi Iris, CONGRATULATIONS on having your poem featured this week........ Love ~SKAT~
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August 17, 2013 at 9:48 PM
Iris,. Congratulations!!! It's nice to see your poem Featured on the soups Home Page, this past week :-) goodnight~ Luv* LINDA ....
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July 22, 2013 at 9:51 PM
Different and I like it Iris,, thank you for expressing your write and finding this site. -A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. Dropping by to invite you to my latest contest. You will find the contest page on the top left hand side* -Looking forward in following and reading your poetry. Hope to hear from you soon. You will enjoy the community, we are one big happy family. (Drama & Love. LOL) ~ Take Care!! From: your new poet friend @-> LINDA <-@ "
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July 22, 2013 at 3:21 AM
- Hello new member: Iris. - Welcome to P-Soup. - Thank you for choosing to share your poems here with us. - It's nice to be able to read your first poem. - You write very well, I look forward to reading more in the future. - Have a good time and I wish you luck. - (Give and receive comments) - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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July 21, 2013 at 8:28 PM
Iris, :-) your first poem on the soup is excellent for the readers, I love it!! Stopping by with a nice and sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. Wishing you the best when it comes to your poems. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here. Starting with me. SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you like. I would like to be your newest poetry soup fan and "FRIEND"...... Hugs* SKAT"
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