#Quadrille: Toxic Tears
Posted on February 13, 2018
by Linda Lee Lyberg
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Standing under burgeoning boughs
Air thick with weight of morning rain
I recall your murmurs and marvel how
I still feel your soulful pain.
My tears are toxic, you said
my heart for you did weep.
©2018 Linda Lee Lyberg
Author’s Note: This poem is dedicated to a very special person who is going through a trying time. You are in my prayers, always.
Love the compassion of your words…
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Thank Bjorn.
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Your tribute is so touching, and this is a lovely piece. Love all of the rhyme and rhythm this evokes.
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Thank you!
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I like this line “I still feel your soulful pain.”
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Thank you Frank. I always appreciate your comments.
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There is so much pain in your words.. sigh.. Beautifully poignant.
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Thank you.
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Nicely crafted!
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Thank you!
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You are welcome!
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Reblogged this on Die Erste Eslarner Zeitung – Aus und über Eslarn, sowie die bayerisch-tschechische Region!.
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Thanks Michael!
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