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The Need To Cry

Today I feel the need to cry; not because of bodily pain or anguish that sometimes beset us as a people, as family. Today I feel the need to cry. Not tomorrow or in the near future, but right now, this very moment. Yes, I really feel the need to cry. So, why not just cry? It's not easy for a man, I replied. But today, I still feel the need to cry. I feel the need to cry, to mourn the loss of a dear cousin. So please prepare for a deep-felt outburst right now! Today, and for the last few days I've not only felt the weight and burden of sadness. But today, unlike any other day, I really & truly do feel the need to cry. Today Verdel would've wanted us to express the pain & emptiness we feel as a result of her passing. So, don't suppress that urge to shed some well pent up tears. Just let it all out - if you feel the need - just cry.

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Date: 2/26/2016 11:57:00 AM
Hi Ricardo, I am happy to hear from you. If you have a new poem. Please stop by and invite me to read one... Looking forward in reading a new one from you. LINDA
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Date: 2/23/2016 9:25:00 PM
Nice to see this one again, Ricardo, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing, hope to see a new one from you again. LOVE LINDA
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Ricardo Whyte
Date: 2/24/2016 11:25:00 AM
Thank you very much my friend. I wanted to reply to your welcome mail but I just couldn't because of password problems. I sat down today and worked it out once and for all. oh yes, more writing from me for sure. thanks again for saying hi.
Date: 1/2/2016 12:30:00 AM
HAPPY NEW YEAR
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Date: 9/14/2015 2:55:00 PM
Ricardo, WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry when you are ready :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup:) Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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Date: 9/13/2015 9:07:00 PM
Ricardo, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
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Date: 9/13/2015 8:20:00 PM
I enjoyed your poem. People should not be afraid to cry.
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