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The Color of Crying MAG

December 14, 2008
By Andie BRONZE, Nampa, Idaho
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Dim and dark
on sunken wings
the melting glow
of tears on skin
and dint of pressure
grasping spare
and turning raw
those gaping eyes
stinging the sight
of what is right in front of us.

© Adeline N., Ridgefield, CT

The author's comments:
Though this is a poem about crying, I don't see it as a specifically negative way. I wrote this after a difficult time in my life, where the crying was not only about grief, but a sense of renewal and clearing my vision. Thank you for reading.
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momo43valol said...
on Oct. 18 2010 at 11:01 am

i really like the story

 

PoetryButterfly123 said...
on Oct. 15 2010 at 7:26 am
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Yor poem is great. although there are not many words it has alot of emotion. I've been through many difficult times in my life and i still cry constantly. thats why i turned to poetry.
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on Oct. 10 2010 at 4:59 pm
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this is amazing.
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on Oct. 5 2010 at 3:25 pm
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This is really good. I can see through everything that you are explaining. And this piece is very descriptive. Nice work.
evdiamond BRONZE said...
on Sep. 27 2010 at 8:02 pm
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its veryy unique. good poem!
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on Sep. 23 2010 at 9:35 pm
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Great poem! It's so descriptive and I love the way it's constructed together! And your purpose for writing this poem makes it seem even more real. Good job.=)

Please come view/rate/comment my work, but start from the bottom, that's where the best is.=)

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I love it and i want to read more.Don't stop keep writing.
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i love the description in this piece. pls check out my work if u get the chance. :)

 

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wow, this is amazing i love how poets look at things so much differently. i love your use of words
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Your really good! :)
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I've recently come out of a somewhat slump in my life and this poem truly speaks to me. It's absolutely beautiful and every line made me go ''yes that's exactly what it's like" Very well done. 5 stars
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on Jun. 29 2010 at 6:17 pm
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that was a really good short poem , well done . please check my work if you have a chance . :)
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on Jun. 24 2010 at 7:32 pm
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This was a wonderfully short poem. And i mean that in a great way!! I dont like reading a poem (escpesssialy really looonng ones!!)  and not understanding them. you put alot of feeling in very little words... Good job! =)
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on Jun. 17 2010 at 8:37 pm
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iLove ittttttt <3 ! Keep up the work ! :)
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on Jun. 8 2010 at 8:43 pm
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wow this poem is really good! short, but powerful! great job!! keep writting

excellent job

Amelia_38 said...
on May. 28 2010 at 12:47 pm
WOW!!!!! i love it awesome work i have peoms like this too
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i like it. i don't no what's going on but i do like the play on words and sounds of words throughout this poem.
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its like a bad thing that you cant quite see at first
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I love it. I understand where its coming from. AMAZINGGG
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on May. 19 2010 at 11:08 am
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its really good