John Anderson Poet Verse

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25 Jan 2026; For SEVEN BY SEVEN Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Nette Onclaud

Shadow of Tears

Some tears dryclean the cheek skin
as shadows stray underneath.
With remnants of tears withheld
upwelling in bone-dry eyes,
as memories of tears lost,
in the shadows of regret,
that we did not, could not cry.

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Andrea Dietrich January 31, 2026 at 6:35 PM Wow a very powerful one. Congratulations on your win John Anderson February 1, 2026 at 9:28 AM Thanks a lot. Cheers

Kim Rodrigues January 24, 2026 at 5:52 PM that we did not, could not cry…Still cannot…but a good tearjerker movie moves me to much needed catharsis, wiping away the constant ache in the heart that is kept at bay. John Anderson January 25, 2026 at 9:58 AM Thanks very much for your feedback. Cheers