Whenever a Poet Cries

A letter is hidden inside each tear
As the pain escapes our eyes
A poem is born inside our souls
Whenever a poet cries

Sometimes they're tears of sadness
Other times, tears of joy
They're filled with happy endings
Or words that can even destroy

A tear can look like a broken heart
Or maybe a gentle smile
It can even look like temptation
Tears that are meant to beguile

A tear can be a new born child
Or a loved one who has died
Ink will flow through a poet's veins
In the letters that we've cried

A letter is hidden inside each tear
In all the words we seek
A tear will give the letters a voice
Until the words begin to speak
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Taylor Avatar
November 8, 2011 at 3:11 PM
Excellent write, Larry. Glad to see you back. Missed your offerings. Great job. Nice going. Ralph
Fisher Avatar
November 8, 2011 at 1:25 PM
A beautiful piece Larry and so true the words within it, will go in my favs, luv Janette
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November 8, 2011 at 8:54 AM
This is a wonderful poem. Most writers will relate to your words. Nice use of rhyme. I hope you get this published elsewhere. Karen
Gangabissoon Avatar
November 8, 2011 at 8:36 AM
Poets are sensitive beings...with lots of feelings :)
Castro Avatar
November 8, 2011 at 7:55 AM
7UP I REALLY LIKE THIS
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