Tears of Serious

Tears Of Serious

Two rivers of silver approach you at a time by crying
Taking on water in rain as they serpentine by around black rocks
And other fears that gather up about their banks
One silver moving wall of water is shallow in its depths
Remains nameless all the same, once again, then evaporates
Hides, mourning on the shore and then it is no more
The other moving liquid body flows by, goes by Serious
It turns in pain, winds around the landscape meanderings
Serpentines, absorbing rain and young children to its depths
No one knows why the river runs so long so deep
But there are tears in it originating from old faces
Forming on old mountains as they trickle down, cascading
Tears of Serious are created from many deaths
Now in her depths
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Allison Avatar
December 10, 2014 at 2:38 PM
wonderful imagery from the very first words Earl - I can so relate to tears and sadness at the moment - am making this a favourite:-) hugs jan xx
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December 10, 2014 at 4:18 PM
Yes I related to it from the first words Earl :-) Thanks my friend:-) Hugs Jan xxxx
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December 10, 2014 at 4:09 PM
Hi Jan, Thanks for commenting. Tears Of Serious is abstract. I tried to give it a certain direction and somber mood. I knew you would appreciate those elements. Take care. Earl
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