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the strangest tears

by jeannine davidoff

the strangest tears
i ever cried
were like waterfalls
sliding along from the corner of my eye
across the brim
letting go
learning to fly
making simple requests

© jeannine davidoff 2010
Dec 13, 2010

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jeannine davidoff  (1965 - Present) words flow from my pen and have done so since i was in my teens...i started writing on a suggestion from a very good friend... writing poems ...

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gentle   Dec 13, 2010
I love the idea that tears make simple requests!
jeannine davidoff   Dec 14, 2010
yes...healing and release! Glad you like it!!
raen   Dec 26, 2010
I love the title that you used here, Jeannine-- and the flow of this poem (ok pun sort of intended ^_~) worked very well too-- I really liked the idea of those tears"flying"-- adding this to my faves :)
jeannine davidoff   Feb 9
hi raen thank for your feedback on this poem. i really appreciate it! : )
Tracey   Dec 26, 2010
A little powerful write...the simple requests leaves it wide open.. I love it... :)
jeannine davidoff   Feb 9
Thanks Tracey.

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