'tears of Stone'

when his tears fell
on her generous bosom,
they became hard stone.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Duncan Avatar
March 25, 2013 at 2:02 PM
Love the haiku,,,,, thank you for reading Fairy Tales,,haven't been on for a while because I'm sick. You have a great day and Easter .
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February 13, 2011 at 10:36 AM
The contrast in this poem makes for powerful reading. Keep on writing and sharing your words. Karen
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February 12, 2011 at 9:56 AM
A very tender and sad poem to think of.. and how tears can turn solid like stone .. enjoyed..p.d.
Mannan Avatar
February 7, 2011 at 6:26 AM
Wow Honesty what a fantastic image, they became hard stone, love it.
Hickman Avatar
December 4, 2010 at 1:01 PM
so very passionate and more in these words that you have woven together,,,and I do want to Thank you for your visits to my words and for leaving yours behind,,Blessings..Cecil
Haick Avatar
November 27, 2010 at 11:25 AM
The depth in your Haiku is amazing, Honesty. This is profound! Thanks for reading me and the comments you left. Love, Audrey
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November 25, 2010 at 8:37 PM
Oimbo, love the deepness of the change of emotions~best holiday wishes*Luv~Skat
Docherty Avatar
November 23, 2010 at 8:33 AM
crystalised tears cold as the stone - great imagery.... thanks for your welcome thoughts on my poem today, nice to meet you... kindest thoughts, Anna-Marie.
M V Avatar
November 22, 2010 at 7:42 PM
Image of the stone you have powerfully applied.I enjoyed it,Honesty.
Mehta Avatar
November 21, 2010 at 9:29 AM
Wonderful haiku with apt images to express your thought
Campi Avatar
November 21, 2010 at 5:47 AM
i like this haiku very much. It is very moving and also so sad. i get a very cold image from this poem. There is lots of sorrow here. Jancarl
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November 20, 2010 at 6:33 AM
Very moving haiku, Honesty. I can only imagine these tears turning to stone. Love, Carolyn
Mehta Avatar
November 20, 2010 at 6:18 AM
Very depp and meaning haiku with fine images, Honesty
Villarosa Avatar
November 20, 2010 at 3:01 AM
Nice haiku and imagery, Honesty. Appreciate very much your kind words to my poem. (^_^) Noel.
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