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 Pick a Title, Vol 4 Haibun Poetry Contest "Too Late to Cry" Edward Ibeh, Sponsor
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Krutsinger Avatar
May 6, 2019 at 4:40 PM
This is beautifully done; both being poems onto themselves my friend.
Awtry Avatar
May 6, 2019 at 7:28 PM
Thank you so very much Caren for all your encouragement :)
Brewer Avatar
May 6, 2019 at 10:18 AM
Powerful Haibun, with the prologue as poetically effecting as the verse.
Awtry Avatar
May 6, 2019 at 11:57 AM
Thank you Geoffrey. I'd not tried this form before. Your feedback is much appreciated.
Romios Avatar
May 5, 2019 at 2:34 AM
Too bad we experience this. But we are Feeling humans. The sun brings with it hope Panagiota
Awtry Avatar
May 5, 2019 at 8:11 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.
Proxenos Avatar
May 4, 2019 at 8:14 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.
Awtry Avatar
May 4, 2019 at 1:01 PM
Thank you Jennifer for your feedback on this piece. Most appreciated.
Kiser Avatar
May 3, 2019 at 1:41 PM
Well penned piece of depression and sadness; how many of us have spent such times? Too many.
Awtry Avatar
May 3, 2019 at 3:50 PM
Thank you ML. I so appreciate your comment. -ps
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