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Too Late To Cry

Time has passed, and the sharpness of the ache has dulled.  I can think clearly, now.  I can smile and even laugh, again.  But sometimes in the darkest hours, when I need the rest to face another day, I’m awakened by the sound of my own sobbing.



formidable dam
a breach in the night
~ dread torrent of tears




5/2/2019
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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/6/2019 4:40:00 PM

This is beautifully done; both being poems onto themselves my friend.

P.S. Awtry
Date: 5/6/2019 7:28:00 PM

Thank you so very much Caren for all your encouragement :)

Geoffrey Brewer

Date: 5/6/2019 10:18:00 AM

Powerful Haibun, with the prologue as poetically effecting as the verse.

P.S. Awtry
Date: 5/6/2019 11:57:00 AM

Thank you Geoffrey. I'd not tried this form before. Your feedback is much appreciated.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 5/5/2019 2:34:00 AM

Too bad we experience this. But we are Feeling humans. The sun brings with it hope Panagiota

P.S. Awtry
Date: 5/5/2019 8:11:00 AM

Yes you are right. And we are complex creatures...with intellect and soul. Sometimes our mind is made up that we are done grieving but the soul takes far longer to heal.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 5/4/2019 8:14:00 AM

Hi my friend, it seems you have found the way through your sadness and depression which we all have experienced from time to time, but unfortunately we do have lapses, it is inevitable. A wonderful, meaningful 3 line poem preceded by a heartfelt explanation. Hugs and Blessings, Jennifer.

P.S. Awtry
Date: 5/4/2019 1:01:00 PM

Thank you Jennifer for your feedback on this piece. Most appreciated.