Sad

i
always
know you’re sad
when you answer
me in a nearly inaudible drone
the eardrum of my heart nearly bursting
from the thunder
clap of tears
falling
down

by James Rasmusson for double tetractys contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
November 28, 2011 at 10:41 AM
Congratulations on your win in Michael's "Double Tetracty's" contest James. Love, Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
November 25, 2011 at 8:57 PM
Congrats James on top ten win for this marvelous entry luv...
Merryman Avatar
November 25, 2011 at 8:08 PM
Congrats on your win, James. Great imagery. Kim
Marcum Wong Avatar
November 25, 2011 at 2:59 PM
Congratulations on this wonderful entry being in the winner's circle James.
Beck Avatar
November 25, 2011 at 12:30 PM
very very nice and intense imagery....well done
Neels Avatar
November 25, 2011 at 11:34 AM
Wow, you say so much James, congratulations on your win :) Wilma
Dietrich Avatar
November 25, 2011 at 8:51 AM
Hey, long time no see. WAy to go with this sad poem, James. Congrats on the winners list!
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November 25, 2011 at 7:19 AM
great poem James. This poem thunders out the silence in the depth of the unity of souls in the bond of love. Excellent. Congratulations on your win.
Williams Avatar
November 25, 2011 at 6:32 AM
James congrats on your win..David
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November 25, 2011 at 5:43 AM
Great write James!! Im glad you re entered it and I didn't miss this gem... Congrats my friend... Michael
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