Honesty Oimbo Poet Rhyme

Tears of Sacrifice

When you shed a tear at sunset
Do not wipe it a way-
   It is the tear of a sacrifice so great;
A tear of life's dismay;
It will make you understand
   The taste of the world's pain,
The heaviness of self-sacrifice's hand-
    It is the tear of joy's grain
Buried in the darkness of the earth to die
To grow to a new life of high sky

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Dylan Montoya December 7, 2010 at 8:18 AM Gentle flow, beautiful craft. Thoroughly enjoyed.

Marilyn Hernandez November 22, 2010 at 12:17 AM Wow, I am at a loss for words! What a moving poem. Such a wonderful message of appreciation. It reminded me of my poem "Those Tears Are Proof." I guess great minds think alike! Thanks again for your comments on my poems.

Suresh Iyer November 19, 2010 at 11:15 PM wonderful thought and wisdom

Hannington Mumo November 18, 2010 at 10:06 AM An example of what the gurus know as 'superior verse!'

Susan Palli November 17, 2010 at 8:30 AM Much wisdom in your words. Glad you believe in creation!

Doris Culverhouse November 16, 2010 at 3:31 PM Oimbo, honestly, who could write such a great rhyme but thee?? None other.... beautiful!!

Poet Destroyer A November 16, 2010 at 7:33 AM A very deep thought to share with us,, enjoyed your poem,, have anice day,..p.d.

Carolyn Devonshire November 15, 2010 at 2:10 PM What a wonderful thought, Honesty! Keeping the tear instead of wiping it away so you can appreciate happiness when the sun rises again. A poem to remember. Best wishes, Carolyn

Dr.Ram Mehta November 15, 2010 at 9:07 AM My darkest hour is not my autobiography, it is fictional and someone's biography, Honesty

Linda-Marie Sweetheart November 15, 2010 at 8:42 AM thankxxx HONESTY ..simply posted it for my friend P.D.'s contest to support her endeavors on Soup.. hope u will try to enter as well and mine also..luv..

Linda-Marie Sweetheart November 15, 2010 at 8:17 AM Lovely poetry HONESTY with beautiful sentiments interspersed within your lines... your title is absolutely on point with poem's content ..enjoyed to start my week of reading.. luv..