Struck a Chord

Heartstrings
skillfully played
each note hits close to home
as I weep symphony of tears
spill out

Inspired by reading Nette's Cinquain

Old or new in Five or Less Contest

Category Serious

Went with new instead of old.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Hamilton Avatar
July 17, 2013 at 11:46 AM
I love this Richard Shadow x smiles
Lamoureux Avatar
July 17, 2013 at 11:48 AM
Thanks Shadow
Tacito Avatar
July 16, 2013 at 8:19 AM
Well, you certainly lived up to the title. I'm in awe here. "Symphony of tears", I dig that.
Lamoureux Avatar
July 16, 2013 at 8:33 AM
Thanks Drake.
Manassian Avatar
July 16, 2013 at 8:08 AM
Good morning, Richard....when did this beautiful piece come to you???? Melodic and sweet...BTW...your poem....Poet's Creed... is getting such feedback....Be a dear and acknowledge everyone??? Have a good day...Your advice about pedestals...If only.....thanks for the corrections. Did them....
Lamoureux Avatar
July 16, 2013 at 8:34 AM
I will go have a look. Don't spend much time on face book.
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