Solve and Resolve

Hello and welcome to another one of my contest.
This time I would like for you to solve a riddle and
then write a poem about what it means.

The riddle goes like this, "what can cry and shed no tears?"

That's it! Take a go of it and see if you can solve the riddle
and then write a poem about it.

All the normal rules apply

Use any form EXCEPT DIRTY PRETTY ( not one of my favorite genres )

Be creative and imaginative. Use all the necessary poetic
devices to add flavor and style to your work.

The winner will be the one who solves the riddle and
writes the best poem or the poem I believe to be the
most creative and meaningful

This is not that complicated so I hope you will join in
and most of all have a lot of fun.

Best Wishes to everyone of you.

Contest is Over

Contest was judged on May 15
Rewards: Gold: 500, Silver: 300, Bronze: 200
Final notes:
This riddle is part of an old folksong, "Tumbalalaika".

Here is the basic parts of the song:

First part is the Question?

what can grow without the dew
what can burn for years and years
what can cry and shed no tears

Second part is the Answers:

A stone can Grow without the Dew.
A Sun can burn for years and years.
A "Heart can cry and shed no "Tears."

The correct answer to the Question
was a "HEART."

Congratulations to all the winners.
Everyone expressed themselves marvelously.

I especially would like to congratulate
the Gold winner for setting the standard.
The poem entitled "Hidden Tears"
really encapsuled the essence of what
I was looking for.

Thank you all again for your participation
and many Blessings

Contest Winners

Hidden Tears

by Riftkin 23 lines, 6 comments, on May 1 4:34 PM. In Contest, Personal, Thoughts
Gold trophy winner

• Commented on by judge. [remove]
The Baby Doll

She sits on the shelf in the corner of the room
she has been left all alone

by spiritraven 19 lines, 2 comments, on May 1 4:38 PM. In Contest, Hope, Humor, Sad, Love
Silver trophy winner

• Commented on by judge. [remove]
Daddy's Little Girl

He never made a single promise
especially one he couldn't keep

by Diamond 39 lines, 2 comments, on May 2 9:03 PM. In Sad, Pain, Hope
Bronze trophy winner

• Commented on by judge. [remove]
Trigger

Put a bullet through my head;
I beg of you my friend.

by Suahzee 29 lines, 4 comments, on May 12 11:52 PM. In Pain, Friendship, Self, Life, Love

• Viewed by judge. [remove]

Entries [6]

1 - 6 of 6

The Old One cannot cry

Tonight the stones are weeping
but the Old One was taught

by Judith Chandler 21 lines, 7 comments, on May 1 6:00 PM

• Commented on by judge.
Some Wisps From A Dry Cry.

It hangs it's massive head
limbs bent in despair,

by artis 44 lines, 2 comments, on May 1 8:59 PM. In Life, Pain, Sad, Nature, Thoughts

• Commented on by judge.

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By me, right now

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T.o.r.t.u.r.e.
May 1
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how do we know if we got it right
Avalanche.Echo
May 14
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Random factoid from my child development course:

Did you know newborns can't actually produce tears? They screw up their faces, turn red, and cry, but no tears come out for a few months.
Diamond
May 16
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Congratulations to the gold and silver winners. Avril