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When Women Cry

When women cry the world shatters in silence Ice mirrors reflect horrors unspeakable on themselves Truth hides between the cracks of madness Behind tears, behind broken glass and promises Sadness in their eyes knows failures origin While applying make up a pretty face must smile Being beautiful takes patience and plenty of work Betrayal is not a foreign word to them All men speak it fluently Women keep their feelings bottled up in pride Like mini volcanoes about to erupt at any time Don't turn on the lights You might not like what you see The other side of women Crying out the last drops of blood From a broken heart in misery

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Lyric Man

Date: 7/13/2018 9:30:00 PM

Whoa.. much wet truth in these lines and maybe some in between. I loved this piece!!

Lyric Man
Date: 7/14/2018 4:20:00 PM

I agree 100% with your comment. The mystery of a woman is a magical thing!

Earl Schumacker
Date: 7/14/2018 8:11:00 AM

Good morning Dave. Thank you. I appreciate your comments. Glad you liked it. As you know, women are the great mystery in life. In my mind they are the reason for life. (God comes 1st.) In general, I think they think men do not understand them In, general, they would be right. This poem is a simple toe dip into the waters of their existence. Have a great day. Earl

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 7/13/2018 12:27:00 PM

Potent penning Earl. xomo

Earl Schumacker
Date: 7/13/2018 3:10:00 PM

Hi Maureen, Thank you!...Yeah...It is a little caustic isn't it. I always appreciate your comments. Have a fun day. Earl