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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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iknowyourheart BRONZE said...
on May. 17 2010 at 4:26 pm
iknowyourheart BRONZE, Casper, Wyoming
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I like it :)
writingchild SILVER said...
on May. 17 2010 at 2:22 pm
writingchild SILVER, Auburn, Massachusetts
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I really like it!!!! So much emotion in so little space. Excellent work!
JJinks BRONZE said...
on May. 12 2010 at 9:58 pm
JJinks BRONZE, Spring Valley, Illinois
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wonderfull poem! nice to see i'm not the only one who wrights dark things.
Dunkelheitstieg BRONZE said...
on Apr. 15 2010 at 1:55 pm
Dunkelheitstieg BRONZE, Baldwin, Florida
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Love the poem and i get what you are saying! Totaly, Dude......... Just always wanted to say that!:)
Meghanxo said...
on Apr. 14 2010 at 11:47 am
Meghanxo, Saugus, Massachusetts
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this was a really good poem but i think you should add more to it!
decembersun14 PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 3 2010 at 9:53 am
decembersun14 PLATINUM, Winchester, Massachusetts
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This is a very sad and moving poem, but i loved it. it was simple and could be interpreted in many different ways :)
YoursTruly,S BRONZE said...
on Apr. 3 2010 at 9:25 am
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I like it. I think the simplicity is what makes if so effective. Nice job.
Auzie BRONZE said...
on Mar. 29 2010 at 2:05 pm
Auzie BRONZE, Florence, Arizona
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I agree add a little more.
XxX?ToXic8 said...
on Mar. 26 2010 at 9:21 am
I loved the dark theroy.. but i think you should add more too it.. i was getting drawn to it, and then it stopped..
marques said...
on Mar. 16 2010 at 11:59 am
this one is ight but need a lil more work
sonnysulouff BRONZE said...
on Mar. 13 2010 at 3:59 pm
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Short, sweet, to the point. Love it.
alayapoetgirl BRONZE said...
on Mar. 12 2010 at 7:08 pm
alayapoetgirl BRONZE, St. Louis, Missouri
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This poem is perfect! Nothing about it I would change. The message is powerful and clear. I especiallt admire the detail.
Someone_Who_Is_Loved GOLD said...
on Mar. 12 2010 at 6:50 pm
Someone_Who_Is_Loved GOLD, Mount Forest, Other
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This quote is one I made up.....
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Very short but expressive. You got a message through with writing only a few words. Great job.
PurpleMelody GOLD said...
on Mar. 12 2010 at 11:49 am
PurpleMelody GOLD, Tulsa, Oklahoma
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this is a very good poem, but I feel as thought there's more to the story
Katie[: GOLD said...
on Mar. 12 2010 at 9:45 am
Katie[: GOLD, Columbus, Indiana
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that's so good. i heart this poem. that's what crying really seems like. thnks 4 being such an amazing writer.
ehh...bree BRONZE said...
on Mar. 12 2010 at 7:40 am
ehh...bree BRONZE, Hesperia, Michigan
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wow...thats so true.

love it.

ur an amazing writer keep it up.:)
CoolBreeze PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 11 2010 at 8:56 pm
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THe description is great i can understand how you see crying. I have been through hard times as well and crying helps and i quote you "renew and clear my vision".
kujo96 BRONZE said...
on Mar. 2 2010 at 3:31 pm
kujo96 BRONZE, Dothan, Alabama
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MY DEATH IS YOUR GAIN

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i loved how much desrciption is in this poem and i can relate right now
bmmsdp said...
on Mar. 2 2010 at 10:21 am
it is really deep. i hate crying 2 and when u cant cry anymore than your eyes start stinging. i hate when that happens!!!!!
BMMSVJ said...
on Mar. 2 2010 at 9:44 am
OMG THIS IS SO SAD