Umbrella

*I Will Cry*

If this world really mattered,
Why does it bleed?

I could tell you how much I love you,
But, that will never heal the pain.
I am never at peace.
Every day I cry for grace. 
Every day my tears engrave a large hole.
A rich perfume redolent of rain- 
-the only stain in my soul.

What has become of the sun?
Where have all the stars gone?

I am a sinner! 
A tapper on the roof,
I fell without angel wings!
A small ripple that splashed into the pavement crack.
I couldn't be saved!

I am a lonely bard
I have no song to sing.
This empty ballad is my home.
A feathers against the dying wind- 
-my only expression.

I will cry'
Raindrops from the sky.
Tears from a simple narrow-minded girl,
Water wept into this sorrowful world.

I will cry’
A view you can’t erase,
A window you can’t shut; 
Tears you can't brush.

I will cry'
A river that flows into the night of days.

I will cry' 
like a child, and nobody can take that away.

I will cry- once more...
No one will ever care, 
That I cried!

PS..... Please remember the smell of earth after rain.

by;PD
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Dalei Avatar
April 21, 2016 at 10:31 PM
A brilliant write. Ending is very nice. Flow is outstanding. Truly impressive........hugs
Kendall Avatar
February 27, 2016 at 1:06 PM
The visuals, beautiful. Like watching a short film on sadness. Lovely.
Devnath  Avatar
February 26, 2016 at 10:24 AM
Second time i am reading this poem to feel better than my previous read. The smell of earth after rain is painful, i feel here. It's an excellent sensational poem my *best friend, bl
Lembi Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 6:23 AM
a very great work
Rahaman Avatar
December 1, 2015 at 3:41 AM
Simply great
Yvonne Avatar
September 5, 2014 at 5:00 PM
the monkey sent me.
Oyewole Avatar
April 6, 2014 at 5:53 AM
Always awesome! Big congrats on your winning poem, my Mistress!!!
Deschler Avatar
April 4, 2014 at 7:14 PM
I remember this poem, because it is on my favorites list! I love the depth of emotion in this poem. A truly amazing write, Linda! Congratulations on your win, as well! :)
Merryman Avatar
April 4, 2014 at 6:32 PM
Deep, dramatic and beautifully written! Congrats on your 1st place win, Linda! Love, Kim
Beam Avatar
April 4, 2014 at 10:23 AM
Deep write PD , congrats but it is not a crime to cry for Jesus wept and God will one day wipe all tears from their eyes, with love John
A  Avatar
April 3, 2014 at 10:21 PM
YEAH YOU... SID
Mehta Avatar
April 3, 2014 at 8:43 PM
The smell of the earth after rain takes all the tears and cries and soothes one. A Great message. Congrats on the fine win, Linda
A   Avatar
April 3, 2014 at 8:49 PM
The best smile ever :)
Stephens Avatar
April 3, 2014 at 5:08 AM
Hi, This is so beautifully descriptive. So sad, I want to wipe away your tears and reassure you all is not lost. Best wishes Theresa xx
A   Avatar
April 2, 2014 at 11:58 PM
Thanks. Kelly, , Congratulations, the poem is awesome. Enjoyed your winning poem. GOOD NIGHT, luv LINDA
Nair Avatar
April 2, 2014 at 6:57 PM
Congrats, Linda, it was real pleasure to read this!!
Guzzi Avatar
April 2, 2014 at 4:01 PM
Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Kendrick Avatar
April 2, 2014 at 3:08 PM
Congrats on your winning work..Way to go!!! Sara..I feel a deep sorrow with the penning of this one..
Callus Avatar
April 2, 2014 at 12:05 PM
PD congrats not just cos you won, but because this poem is just wonderful. I'm glad I stopped by to read it. // paul
Andresen Avatar
April 2, 2014 at 11:30 AM
- Hey Linda - Congratulations on your win in "Umbrella" contest Sponsor Leonora Galinta - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Gasun Avatar
April 2, 2014 at 10:10 AM
My warm and hearty congratulations on this brilliant piece and win ever dearest sis and BFF of mine! I remember this stellar write of yours so well & I can already memorize many of its lines. Embracing it once again & u. Thank u so much for your loving support. More blessings! Biggest hugs! Love lots always & forever sis-bff, Leonora
Gasun Avatar
October 19, 2013 at 7:53 AM
Hi, dearest sis of mine! Just sending you sweet morning smiles and hugs while I continue going around the soup tonight. Hope you're doing well. Thank you so much again for everything. I wish you and your family all the best , more blessings, graces & everything in life. May you have all a very wonderful weekend! Take care always! lovemuch always & 4evr, your poet sis,friend & #1big fan, Leonora
Omachi Avatar
September 26, 2013 at 4:43 AM
really nice piece you have here... more grace... Ngozi Omachi
Gasun Avatar
September 18, 2013 at 10:19 AM
Hi, everdearest and loveliest sis, friend & fave of mine. I'm stopping once again in one of my most fave. masterpieces of yours before heading off to bed. I'm embracing & adoring this once more. Thanks a million and my great honor always to read your stellar verses/poems. You're my greatest poet, inspiration & fave always & 4ever. Thank u so much as well for loving mine. Sending now my Good night hugs & kisses! Take care 'cuz I 4evr care my dearest sis. lovem4evrLeonora
Deschler Avatar
September 12, 2013 at 2:33 PM
"Dark days turn to night, teardrops falling like rain, no umbrella can shield, perennial tears of pain." These are lines from my poem, "Lonely Soul", which is very similar to this...I loved this poem so much that I am adding it to my favorites! Excellent poetry, Linda! Beautiful!...Thank you so much for the nice comments! :)
Green Avatar
September 11, 2013 at 1:45 AM
It would be hard to imagine pain expressed more beautifully.
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