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Weeping Widow don't You Cry

If the world could weep
if rain could wash away tears
would the flood be forty days
or forty years
what time it shall take
happily my life I would forsake
if only
children laughed
children played
children loved
teaching elders not to hate
never having to live in fear
I would drown peacefully
a happy woman

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Duke Beaufort

October 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM

Aurore, you hit the nail on the head. We would sacrifice much if it could mean that kindness and love could prevail over hate in general. Seems like there is a lot of hurt and anger in our country that might resolve if only enough people had a desire to make it so. BTW, I voted for Maryanne Williamson during the last presidential primary in my own state of NY. Too bad she doesn't get the traction she deserves. Hope you are well and SMILES!!!

Shane Thacker

August 19, 2025 at 6:11 PM

I don't want to take away from the personal expression that this is, but I felt like the words were poured from my own heart. Thank you for sharing this with us. I absolutely love it, Aurore.