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Tossing My Tears

Tossing my tears My pen oozes feelings in patterns of ink Lines filled with visions, symmetrical truth Carved from a heart that is desperate to think Somewhere inside sleeps the essence of proof Reaching that point where the matters at play Running around in my mind’s subtle crest Hoping to find the right sentence to say This is my love for I gave you my best When is enough more than money can buy Simple the pleasures awaiting your touch Tiny endeavors on wings set to fly Sunlight and flowers and wishes and such Still comes another of phrases to win Sweeping you off to the end of my time Spinning in circles as yet to begin Lost and alone as he utters “you’re mine” Why is it always the soft tend to fall Deep in the crevice of fading desire Charcoal and ashes, the flame’s ending call Nothing I offer is what you require Now here I sit at this desk in the cold Staring beyond every dream I might see Endless the stacks that these memories hold Tossing my tears at what now can not be

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Joanna Daniel

Date: 5/30/2017 10:35:00 AM

Hey, now this is not your usual love stuff, though it is also about love, well, I like this sad one better, Chris:):) a 10 from me:)

Chris Green
Date: 5/30/2017 10:58:00 AM

Thanks so much Jo. I am happy you enjoyed this one. Yep, a little sad but hey, they all can't be roses and gumdrops. :)

Lisa Ricci

Date: 5/29/2017 9:09:00 AM

-- s m i l e -- Your work is beautiful Chris. I will be back later on. I have to check in with the family. Enjoy the day.

Chris Green
Date: 5/29/2017 9:19:00 AM

Lisa Ricci

Date: 5/28/2017 8:35:00 AM

Good Morning Chris. What can a reader tell an author after reading and feeling such poetic expression. Everything. You deliver the total package in theme words formatting and layout. This is beautiful poetry. The reader gets beyond the sadness that surrounds. Hope your weekend went well. E x c e l l e n t

Chris Green
Date: 5/29/2017 9:03:00 AM

Thanks so very much again and again my friend. Your kindness is always appreciated by me. I am so happy when you stop by my work. Thank you Lisa, always....

Maria Williams

Date: 5/27/2017 9:13:00 PM

A different side to Chris Green? What a great poet you are that you show such versatility in your words, and get the reader caught up in the frustrations and sorrow, surfacing certain memories of ones own past too. Bravo Chris, you have this reader captivated.... Maria 7++

Chris Green
Date: 5/29/2017 9:02:00 AM

Thank you Maria for enjoying this other side. Though I would like it to be, it is not always sunshine and flowers. I believe we all face sorrow every once in a while, I know I do. Thank you so much.

Anne-Marie Coreggia

Date: 5/25/2017 8:11:00 AM

Wow! Poignant and lined with frustration. That is wonderfully done Chris. This poem makes you pause and read again:) Amitiés

Chris Green
Date: 5/25/2017 8:16:00 AM

Thank you so much Anne Marie. I am happy you enjoyed my sad little poetic offering. As long as you keep leaving smiles for me to find, all will be wonderful

Darren White

Date: 5/25/2017 7:14:00 AM

Owww, that last stanza really stabs my heart. Sometimes a LDR can feel like that. Beautiful poem Chris, you're so talented and versatile my friend.

Chris Green
Date: 5/25/2017 8:15:00 AM

Thanks so much Darren. Your kind words are always a bright spot in my day.

Lenna Walker

Date: 5/24/2017 10:41:00 PM

Gripping and sad, deep and emotional. That last line ties is all up and the name is perfect. All around a great write Chris :)

Chris Green
Date: 5/25/2017 8:13:00 AM

Thank you Lenna, your friendship is a gift as are your kind words to me always. I appreciate you my friend.

Chris Green
Date: 5/25/2017 8:12:00 AM

Thank you so very much my sweet friend. You are so nice to me always. You dry my tears and bring a bright smile to my face. I am thrilled you liked this one.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 5/24/2017 8:51:00 PM

When we give all we have..yet when all we give is not enough ..we wonder what are we doing wrong.We have two options ,or quit or keep coming strong...Though sometimes..we have to remember to save some love for ourselves..so we will never feel cold nd alone when nobody cares...This has a very sad feeling.I do love sad poems as much as happy ones at times even more...Loved this.

Dale Gregory Cozart

Date: 5/24/2017 5:24:00 PM

what really comes across here is heart and sincerity. Nicely done.

Chris Green
Date: 5/24/2017 5:27:00 PM

Thanks so much Dale. I'm glad you liked it.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 5/24/2017 4:43:00 PM

beautifully written though very sad, chris. my favorites are the last 2 verses, although what impresses me most is how spot-on your rhythm and rhyme always are. it's a pleasure to read your poems...

Chris Green
Date: 5/24/2017 4:50:00 PM

Thank you Ilene. Coming from a poet I admire so much, your comment means a lot. Because that is what I always find in your work, grand story telling with a meter that is melodic and rhymes that are so tight they are virtually invisible. Thank you again my friend.

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 5/24/2017 3:45:00 PM

Powerfully poignant poetry, Chris. It's good to see the somber side of you from time to time, though I do love your upbeat romantic style. Such riveting rhymes this poem possesses. A 7 all day long. Love and peace.

Chris Green
Date: 5/24/2017 4:38:00 PM

Thanks so much my friend. I gotta toss some salt in the with sugar every once in a while. :)

Heidi Sands

Date: 5/24/2017 3:32:00 PM

This one really hits the reader in the gut. Wow. I am sure many could relate to this and yet it makes one wonder why it isn't easier for some. Well done Chris !

Chris Green
Date: 5/24/2017 4:38:00 PM

Thank you my friend. I was hoping this one would have an impact on the reader. I am happy you think it will.