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The Sympathizing Tear

I am thankful for the sympathizing tear Spontaneously running down my cheek Shed for those who daily live with fear, I am thankful for the sympathizing tear Flowing from a saddened heart sincere, Let no one believe for crying I am weak I am thankful for the sympathizing tear Spontaneously running down my cheek. written November 26, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 11/28/2021 7:14:00 PM

Nothing like "the saddened heart sincere" - I wish we all had one of those.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/28/2021 7:22:00 PM

Such an empathetic feeling I hope I never lose. Me, too.

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 11/26/2021 4:08:00 PM

Men are not expected to cry, I have never understood why, This is so. Let that tear go. Strong emotion and compassion are felt with the shedding of a tear. feelings that are felt by both men and women.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/26/2021 4:14:00 PM

Shirley, I never could understand that myself. Tears often bring great relief to the troubled soul.

Jan Allison

Date: 11/26/2021 3:56:00 PM

such a poignant piece Milton, I'm not a great fan of the triolet form but this is a beauty:-) hugs Jan xx

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/26/2021 4:06:00 PM

Thanks, Jan. Maybe the triolet will grow on you, eh?

Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/26/2021 12:49:00 PM

The tear... that we now hear... on a cheek... that is not weak. Poignant penning, Milt. :) gw

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/26/2021 1:04:00 PM

Thanks, Gershon. I appreciate your thoughts, as always.