Rusted Tears

The tin man stood out in the rain and felt each inch of sorrow;
his broken heart beyond repair with no hope for tomorrow.

Now all that's left to him is rust and solitary grief
when his love left for higher ground and stole off like a thief.

Beyond the things he knows as truth are those that make him weep;
a rusted heart and broken spirit are all he's left to keep.

The tin man felt each drop of rain as he whispered good-bye
and from the depths a solitary tear fell from his eye.



for contest"Rust"
sponsored by Rick Parise
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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March 4, 2012 at 10:48 AM
Congratulations Deb on your win.Loved it first time around.
Neels Avatar
March 4, 2012 at 8:30 AM
Deb, congratulations on your win in Rick's contest with this emotive write, love Wilma
Quigley Avatar
March 4, 2012 at 8:19 AM
Rather moving Deb. Well done and congratulations
Brown Avatar
March 4, 2012 at 6:29 AM
Congratulations on your win with this excellent piece Deb. Love, Carol
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March 3, 2012 at 9:39 PM
DEB, Congratulations with your wonderful entry IN RICK'S CONTEST ;-) well done~ALWAYS PD*
Poet Avatar
December 23, 2011 at 6:56 AM
A sad write here.Rick is going to like it.Best wishes Deb.
Situation Avatar
December 22, 2011 at 6:16 PM
being a fan of the tin man, i thought this was thoughtfull. T.S.
Horsman Avatar
December 22, 2011 at 6:10 AM
This is brilliant Deb, good luck in contest. harry
Ball Avatar
December 22, 2011 at 5:49 AM
awwwww Makes you feel so sorry for him. Lots of emotion in this my friend and great imagery. A fine job. Should do well in the contest. Good luck. God Bless and Merry Christmas, JB
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