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Others Tears

I could write what love is, my list of heartfelt dears but no two alike not matching yours my dears I could write of hesitation… why hearts close-off for fears but not a poem deep enough, to catch and contain a world of others' tears...

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Valsa George

Date: 9/28/2023 3:28:00 AM

You are absolutely right dear Joe. Each one has his own grief which others may not know or perhaps never been expressed before anybody. For the very same reason, we cannot plumb into the depths of other's sorrow and can't write about it. So wisely said.

Joe Dimino
Date: 9/28/2023 10:37:00 AM

Thank you, Valsa; one can say more by simply implying, awakening the tacitly relatable, like you just expressed, in a reader. Were I to explicitly express my analysis of another's sorrows, it would not be nearly as emotive a poem. The consumer needs invested space for participation. That is the short coming, in a nut shell, with many motion pictures, plays, music (even) and novels of our day -- too much is said, heard, which actually is distraction and insult to the intelligence of the reader or audience. Effective art is as much controlled balance as it is exposition. Knowing when to put down the brush, so to speak. Blessings my friend.

Bill Baker

Date: 9/22/2023 4:11:00 PM

Though the loves and tears of others are very diverse than that of the poet, sharing our own love and tears gives others something to compare with their own successes and failures. I like the thought: our tears are the words that our hearts and souls can't say / speak / write. Thanks for sharing this poem of deep feelings with us, Joe. Peace be with you, my friend. Bill

Joe Dimino
Date: 9/22/2023 5:24:00 PM

Hi Bill; I think you hit on it, it is the empathy expressed, the letting know that another cares. Yes! I love what Sara said: "Tears are words that the heart can't say." That says a volumes worth.

Tom Woody

Date: 9/21/2023 2:54:00 PM

Some poems can't quite plumb the depths of sadness Joe. But we try. Nice write

Joe Dimino
Date: 9/21/2023 3:42:00 PM

I agree, Tom, we try. Passionately trying by itself, may hold greater value than all arid intellectual poems and papers honored. What one deeply feels, words unable to fully express, in the failed process of trying are yet published to the spirit of humanity. Affecting both physical and invisible realms of existence. My goal, to keep my thoughtful works loving, not to be confused with Happy-face -- tough love sometimes the only alternative. My two cents on the subject for the little it may be worth.

Speaks Volumes

Date: 9/21/2023 8:51:00 AM

If we each seek rise above our woes and seek His tender love, we must ask that he clear the heart of the warmongers, and fill their hearts with love. Always remembering that sadness is life's window sill across which we see Heavens Hill and all will be revealed. Reach out and be by gladness healed.

Joe Dimino
Date: 9/21/2023 2:44:00 PM

For sure, pray for your enemies; seek the good in all people and situations to be revealed. Human empathy, often elicits sorry, a normal response. And self sacrifice for God and His Kingdom the required remedy. One's spiritual and civic duty.

Buhagiar Victor

Date: 9/21/2023 2:51:00 AM

You deal rightly on emotions. Love is so diverse. There is need of peace amongst couples.

Joe Dimino
Date: 9/21/2023 3:48:00 AM

Peace, so much less costly than war -- yet we allow our fears and lack of empathy to impoverish us. Blessings my friend.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 9/20/2023 6:56:00 PM

so many tears in the world you can't capture them all in your poems, Joe, but you write so many sentiments I know you understand them all :)

Joe Dimino
Date: 9/21/2023 3:50:00 AM

Tears, I empty a well a day...and next morning they are back. I wonder of the sky's rains...if they all blessing?

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 9/20/2023 2:39:00 PM

I hadn't thought about it, but tears of sadness are heavier and bigger than those of joy. It's hard to capture one's own tears, let alone those of others. Tears are words that the heart can't say...well done, Joe.

Joe Dimino
Date: 9/21/2023 3:52:00 AM

Love that!~ tears are words that the heart can't say.... So true! Blessings.

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/20/2023 3:54:00 PM

and I agree with you.. your heartfelt thoughts expressed so delicately.. ~Susan

Susan Ashley

Date: 9/20/2023 10:33:00 AM

Dear Joe, your poignant pen is deep and rich with emotion. I feel like tears of fears outweigh tears of joy which is very sad indeed.. too many tears of heartache in the world. A truly moving and thought-provoking piece. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Joe Dimino
Date: 9/21/2023 3:54:00 AM

Thank you, Susan; times like these, I am so grateful not to be God...with His joys also holding a universe of pain and suffering -- talk about, Gravity. Blessings my friend.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 9/20/2023 2:38:00 PM

agree...Sara

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/20/2023 7:55:00 AM

- The world is full of different tears and love can be a lot... a well written thought poem ... lovely, Joe :) - hugs

Joe Dimino
Date: 9/20/2023 7:59:00 AM

Thank you, Anne -- blessings. Love nowhere and everywhere, where our focus.

Silent One

Date: 9/19/2023 12:31:00 PM

Sometimes words can never express how we feel or justify how things can break us or words to help others.. This is a real sad one my friend..

Joe Dimino
Date: 9/19/2023 3:02:00 PM

I know. Sad. It hurts. The greater part of the world is barely surviving -- hunger, crime, war pervasive throughout.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 9/19/2023 10:56:00 AM

Hello Joe Mi Mo, Your right there is too mu h sadness in this world. It is very seldom that good news is heard. Enjoy your day my friend./Darlene\

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/20/2023 10:09:00 AM

Hello Joe DiMino ,I also wish there were good news to listen to. Rnjoy your day my friend. /Darlene\

Joe Dimino
Date: 9/19/2023 3:03:00 PM

Wish there was more good news. I hear you. Thank you my friend. Blessings.