Tears

she cannot smile
her cold feet are bare
who will cry for this child

10-18-19
Contest: Get In Touch With Your Zen
Sponsor: Richard Lamourex
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Perrin Avatar
November 13, 2019 at 2:47 PM
Sad but true, congratulations on your win x
Lamoureux Avatar
November 3, 2019 at 7:34 AM
I’m glad you took up the challenge. Do drop by for a visit. ;0)
Dietrich Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 7:50 PM
a sadly realistic one. Congrats on the win
Bradfield Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 9:09 PM
Thank you, Andrea..congrats on your win also!
Horsman Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 7:05 PM
A poem for all era's, congratulations, deserving of a high placing in the contest.
Bradfield Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 9:09 PM
Thank you, sir!
Andresen Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 2:23 PM
- Congratulations on your great "Zen" line, Larry :) - Well done :) - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Bradfield Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 9:10 PM
Thank you!!
Drowley Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 2:04 PM
'Larry, Congratulations on your win! Nicely understated compassion. David'
Bradfield Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 9:10 PM
Thanks, David !
Sands Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 11:31 AM
Congratulations for your win Larry :)
Bradfield Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 9:10 PM
Thank you, Heidi!
Mcgee Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 10:22 AM
a sad piece of zen...congrats on your win with this humble question.
Bradfield Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 9:11 PM
Thank you, Jeanne
Rodrigues Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 8:56 AM
That’s a key point. When someone does not smile, especially a child and oh the woe in the eyes. Congratulations!
Bradfield Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 9:11 PM
Thank you, Kim!
Lamoureux Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 8:41 AM
Congrats on top place In my contest. ;0) thanksfor entering my contest.
Bradfield Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 9:12 PM
Thank you, Richard! That's a challenging and interesting format!
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