Tears

"Tears of sadness with a tint of gray,"
my daughter did tell me how she felt;
I understood her feelings that one sad day, 
as both of our hearts began to melt.

Someone close to both of us
had fallen so gravely ill;
she said not to worry or make a fuss, 
she may get better with just a pill.

My daughter's tears were flowing indeed
as I told her it was okay to cry; 
I said it was her heart's primary need
to look above and ask God, "Why?"

The tears of sadness began to slow, 
and her heart seemed much lighter;
I told her not to feel so low, 
"Your great-grandma is one tough fighter."


Dedicated to the memory of Margaret.

For "Personify a Tear" contest sponsored by HGarvey Daniel Esquire.

By:George Aul
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011


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Date: 4/15/2011 5:25:00 PM
Dear George, I think this is an Excellent POEM, Thank-YOU for Supporting my Contest "Personify A Tear" Please Put YOUR name on the bottom of YOUR POEM No name No Placement I will come back to this later tonight as I am Judging, YOU have a couple of days before final Judging YOUR Liege, ALWAYS and FOREVER...HG
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Date: 4/1/2011 9:24:00 AM
A beautiful dedication to your grandmother, George. It's wonderful that she lived long enough to know her great granddaughter. Hope she is still alive and well. Best wishes in the Tear contest. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 4/1/2011 6:12:00 AM
A lovely delicate write George ..so full of emotion between u and your daughter .. such a tender moment .. good luck in HG's new contest with this touching entry ..happy weekend my friend.with luv..
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Date: 4/1/2011 5:11:00 AM
Another week has come and gone and I haven't been able to read as much this week as I had wanted. I am glad I was able to read your poetry today George. Best to you in the contest. Keep your pen scrolling don't let the ink dry up. I hope you have a wonderful weekend of sunshine and joy and find lots of inspiration along the way. Love, Carol
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Date: 3/31/2011 11:47:00 PM
This seemed a heartfelt poem based on a real situation from your life. A good way to express it thru this contest poem. Best of luck in the contest and I hope to see you when i get back in three days from my son's wedding!!
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Date: 3/31/2011 2:18:00 PM
heart-tugging rendition with languid mood to match, george... this is a winning piece.. :) huggs, nette
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Date: 3/31/2011 12:50:00 PM
beautiful dedication with nice flow of feelings, George
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Date: 3/31/2011 12:12:00 PM
beautifully written George, good luck in the contest
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