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Releasing Tears

there is a river in each soul
flowing smoothly over sand
bubbling over rocky beds
until each living drop falls

Daniel ran through my river
second chance at love
flowing on gentle currents in my heart
waking emotions that lingered in limbo

lily drifting with tide
caught by the strong arm of a tree
until Daniel disappeared in dark water
dam broke; tears surged

lily cascades in a Niagara of tears
Daniel’s soul rises
tears chose to descend
the day he drowned

tears hold power, life
control their own release
drought consumes the heart
why can’t I release Daniel?


By Carolyn Devonshire
Dedicated to Daniel Sammons, a descendent of Daniel Boone, who proposed the 
day before he drowned.
Written for HG’s “Personify a Tear” contest.

lost lovefree verse

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Jslambert Mister Roboto

Date: 5/25/2011 10:13:00 PM

As sad as our Nation's History reads often, tragedy is prevalent, but rarely prevails. I just watched a nice documentary on Mr. Boone. Love the poem. Your diversity always amazes me and that is no lie. Makes me wanna write a piece on the ole' Rail Splitter, Honest Abe, or maybe Davie Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier! You ALWAYS Inspire ME! ~Joey

Zzzzz Zzzzz

Date: 5/7/2011 1:55:00 PM

A sad, but deeply poetic write.

Sharon Winter

Date: 4/23/2011 1:32:00 PM

I am so sorry about everything! Just read your comment then went and read this sad, beautiful, incredibly heartbreaking poem. Definitely deserves to be way ahead of mine, and for that I just wish it were and that it did not get lost (how on earth did that happen?)! For many reasons this remains an extraordinary poem, as it is evident you did put your heart, soul and immense talent into it. I am so sorry for your loss. Just do not understand why some things happen. Sending hugs, shar xoxo

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire

Date: 4/21/2011 11:17:00 PM

Dear Carolyn, A little P.S. this just went to my Favorites and YOU again my Favorite POETESS, LOVE YOU...Harry

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire

Date: 4/21/2011 11:13:00 PM

My Dearest Carolyn, This Would Have been Number 1 I do Relate "why can't I release" YOUR Daniel, My Lenore Do YOU have any idea Why it would dissappear I was Looking from an Entree from YOU I seem to recall YOU saying You won't Sponor another Contest But never said anything About not entering One After reading this POETIC Art Please Know YOU share Fist Place with Sharon, LOVE YOU ALWAYS...Harry

Brian Magness

Date: 4/6/2011 7:42:00 PM

I think it has already been stated that this is a fantastic poem. I can feel each emotion as I read. Good luck.

Ryan Wegenast

Date: 4/6/2011 1:15:00 PM

This is fantastic! Good luck in the contest.

Jslambert Mister Roboto

Date: 4/5/2011 2:05:00 PM

WOW! You always AMAZE me! One of the few people who can "paint" CLEARLY with words! ~SOUP MAIL~~~~ ~Joey

Timothy Brumley

Date: 4/5/2011 1:54:00 PM

Life fills your bowl through laughter, and death drains it out again through tears. But if you dam them up, then you drown the laughter that's to come:) I know that you had to release a few more between these verses...my heart cries with you. Sweet tears of love, we should cherish them all....for the dead cry not!

John Freeman

Date: 4/5/2011 10:35:00 AM

Your poem makes me think of this saying: Tears be the potion that relieves oceans of emotions. Looks like a winner. Agape, Moses

Robert A. Dufresne

Date: 4/4/2011 6:40:00 PM

Well, dear lady, this tragedy would leave even the strongest in a vacuum. I take it this is about yourself and Daniel? How could a person release someone while still in a vacuum/? Well written and it will pull Hg's heartstrings for sure

Caroline Cécile Delacroix

Date: 4/4/2011 5:48:00 PM

Very emotional a write, Carolyn! Your words describe well the agony and the sorrow that pushed our tears out of our eyes, when someone we love, disappear from our life. Well done writing this! A winner for sure! And thanks for the nice comments on my poem. And no, nothing's changed. Have to move on. Thanks a bunch for your thoughtfulness. Take care of yourself as well. Love, Caroline.

C.C Bloomsfield

Date: 4/4/2011 3:01:00 PM

Ow my what a tragedy. .this is gonna touch H.G's heart deeply,hope you are fine sweet Car

Jancarl Campi

Date: 4/4/2011 11:34:00 AM

This is a beautiful write. It is full of remembering someone dear to you. I also thank you for your comment on my recent write, Jancarl

James Peranteau

Date: 4/4/2011 9:40:00 AM

A touching write dear Carolyn ! From time to time you post a write in regards Daniel, and each time it stirs my heart dear poet...and this is a sure sign that, the souls here on the Soup are getting 'prime' writes from a 'prime' poet !!!! Awesome dear friend ! Have a wonderful, uplifting week! Much love, james

Harry Horsman

Date: 4/3/2011 11:44:00 PM

wonderful Carolyn, i'll really miss you when i leave here. good luck with the contest, i just know it's a winner. (my opinion of course.) love you. Harry

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 4/3/2011 9:44:00 PM

Enjoyed this wonderful well penned poem tonight. Good luck in the contest. love phyl

Robert Ball

Date: 4/3/2011 2:08:00 PM

Hers another poem I like, and what I like about you is that you think, not many people think of the world they just go along, you are witty in your writings and funny and you are very good' that has a great heart how I know? Being unique you write about a lot of subjects and have a brain to do it, your one of my fav and you know it.

Robert Ball

Date: 4/3/2011 1:30:00 PM

Carolyn it's obvious that you haven't read the last poem I posted this morning, I don't want to get into a war of words because I care for you and your poetry, but I've been a Christian author for many years now and I truly study the Holy Bible in the Spirit, don't for your sake fall into the devils trap and get caught up in this devils world, the Lord cast Him out to rule this earth, not the Kingdom, His awesome plan is all their in the Bible just search for it in the Spirit and you'll see it.

Joe Maverick

Date: 4/3/2011 12:17:00 PM

I have sent you soup mail Carolyn!

Wiseton Prins

Date: 4/3/2011 11:02:00 AM

My deepest sympathy n condolences. But still poetry being what it is, i cant help myself but comend you for this MARVELOUS piece! The wordings are so astute and they draw attention and association with every intonation... it has a certain classy touch, yet sincere in a way that Danny Boy is bound to appreciate! May his soul rest in piece, and pls, deep down reserve for him that place he earned before time graduated him to eternity... I'm sure he's still sending down his blessing kisses 2u Carol.

Gert W. Knop

Date: 4/3/2011 7:01:00 AM

A real gem you've written here, Carolyn! Best of luck in HG's contest and have a great Sunday and week ahead! Love, Gert

Michael Jordan

Date: 4/3/2011 6:16:00 AM

Carolyn, very interesting and well written - I think it's a winner. Excellent in fact, mj

Robert Ball

Date: 4/3/2011 3:19:00 AM

I'm up early here in California and have been checking out my fav poets and your one of them. Very good stuff, by the way, I didn"t spell no on your other comment (know) oh well must be the early morning fog' See you soon robert

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire

Date: 4/2/2011 6:09:00 PM

Dear Carolyn, Thank-YOU for Supporting my Contest : " Personify A Tear " SOUP MAIL CALL

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