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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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This article has 227 comments.

The_Girl_Next_Door PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 15 2009 at 4:42 pm
The_Girl_Next_Door PLATINUM, Elkins, Arkansas
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~*The mind has but a thousand eyes, and the heart is left with one...Yet the light of a whole life dies the moment love is done.*~

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Truly amazing.
nature-elf PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 14 2009 at 7:24 pm
nature-elf PLATINUM, Ramsey, New Jersey
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&quot;If love is shelter, I&#039;ll walk in the rain.&quot; -Anonymous

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Nice to see someone write a sad poem that is in a new look. Great poem.
K-Will BRONZE said...
on Dec. 14 2009 at 6:11 pm
K-Will BRONZE, Benton, Illinois
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I really like this poem, i just joined this website. I'd like all of you to read! i just entered some work, so it should be on next week i guess! Please read and comment:) thanks,
iloveyouforever said...
on Dec. 14 2009 at 3:47 pm
omg that is soo beautiful =]
sasssgirrrl22 PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 14 2009 at 3:19 pm
sasssgirrrl22 PLATINUM, Pearl River, New York
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luvvvvvvvvvvvvv it :P
XxEmo_Gurl26xX BRONZE said...
on Dec. 14 2009 at 8:12 am
XxEmo_Gurl26xX BRONZE, Darien Center, New York
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i loveee this poem. great job! (:
project827 GOLD said...
on Dec. 11 2009 at 4:53 pm
project827 GOLD, Portage, Michigan
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&quot;Real Revolution Starts At Learning, If You&#039;re Not Angry, Then You Are Not Paying Attention&quot; - Tim McIlrath

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now this is a nice poem. thumbs up keep it up.
Nechama SILVER said...
on Dec. 8 2009 at 7:36 pm
Nechama SILVER, Longmont, Colorado
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I really get the whole crying thing. I wish I was this good at writing poems. I write more than anything when I'm sad. It helps. I know. I've been there. I really like it. It caputes the essence of crying. Keep writing.
chrisbriones GOLD said...
on Nov. 22 2009 at 11:22 pm
chrisbriones GOLD, Anaheim, California
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im not trying to insult anyone or anything, but i just cant stand it when people just say something like "i love it!", "it was very good/deep/well written...etc", and so on. i want to hear what people think of what i wrote, not how i wrote. the impression is more important than the style or induced awe. i wish more people could cry to relieve their impaired vision so that they may be able to see what you want them to see...something more in depth, more....everything. not literal or surface intentions..

i can relate to you. and i hope that i got your message the way you implied it.
Andie BRONZE said...
on Nov. 22 2009 at 10:04 pm
Andie BRONZE, Nampa, Idaho
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Yes exactly! Thanks for understanding!
chrisbriones GOLD said...
on Nov. 22 2009 at 9:50 pm
chrisbriones GOLD, Anaheim, California
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so the tears were necessary to relieve your impaired vision? doesn't everyone, right?
despurlock DIAMOND said...
on Nov. 22 2009 at 6:45 pm
despurlock DIAMOND, Morgantown, West Virginia
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I really love this poem! It is beautiful and touching. Phenomenal work!
Ms.Understood said...
on Nov. 21 2009 at 5:36 pm
Ms.Understood, Laramie, Wyoming
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I love this poem because I'm feeling very emotional right now and it speaks to me.
lindsey said...
on Nov. 16 2009 at 2:11 pm
Outragious!! WOW! I Love It!! Great Job!!
accio-sarcasm said...
on Nov. 14 2009 at 2:57 pm
accio-sarcasm, Nunya Effin Business, Other
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Beautiful! I like how it was short and simple. Just how it was simple made it not so simple!
meggers SILVER said...
on Nov. 10 2009 at 10:47 am
meggers SILVER, San Angelo, Texas
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wow i like it its sweet and to the point
Babygurl_101 SILVER said...
on Nov. 7 2009 at 10:38 am
Babygurl_101 SILVER, N/A, California
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try checking out poems by me...i like feedback
Babygurl_101 SILVER said...
on Nov. 7 2009 at 10:37 am
Babygurl_101 SILVER, N/A, California
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&quot;Angels are the quiet girls that just havent been noticed yet&quot;<br /> &quot;The past is the past, and i am your futuer.&quot; (&lt;3&lt;3&lt;3&lt;3&lt;3)

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this is a good poem~ very well written~
AbbotRabbit GOLD said...
on Nov. 5 2009 at 2:56 pm
AbbotRabbit GOLD, Abolana, District Of Columbia
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This poem has great flow and insight.<br /> I really enjoyed it.<br /> Lovely poem darling =]<br /> -Please check out the works that I have posted on here it would be highly appreciated and I think you would greatly enjoy them, Thankk youz-<br /> XxIll tell you Im an orphan after you meet myy familyXx

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This poem has great flow and insight.

I really enjoyed it.

Lovely poem darling =]

-Please check out the works that I have posted on here it would be highly appreciated and I think you would greatly enjoy them, Thankk youz-

XxThe Whole Time You Were Talking I Didnt Hear A Single Word You Said B/C Th3 Whole Time You Were Talking I Was Picturing You DeadXx
Lostinbooks said...
on Oct. 31 2009 at 11:51 pm
Lostinbooks, Arcadia, California
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I'm not sure where to start.

This is incredibly well written: concise, strong rhythm, deep meaning, elegant word choice...

It is, well, beautiful. Meaningful, unique, something people can relate to.

Some poems just stand out. This is one of them. Good job!