When tender tears, like autumn rains,
Turn sunny skies to grey.
Please tell her that my love remains,
T'will ever be that way.
If fate by fortune find forlorn,
The angel that I know.
And bring her precious heart to mourn,
Tell her I love her so.
Tell her the pages of winters passed,
Must soon give way to spring.
The whited sorrow cannot last,
And her time will come to sing.
Within the storm,
Atop the sea,
The bonds we form,
Are poetry.
Give to her the moments chains,
That time alone might break.
Whose hurried cruelty disdains,
Her love as a mistake.
Tell her theres a place for her,
Of welcome celebration.
And all the things we ever were,
Are joy and adoration.
Tell her she does not cry alone,
Fore her tears fall in my soul.
As her love invites me, send my own,
That somehow it console,
Tell her her heart is brave and true,
and the true heart only gains.
Regardless of the things a heart will do,
In the cold cold autumn rains.
Author notes
All good?????
Written November 14th, 2002
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One of the best of the best. Miss your writing my friend. Steve
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Sir, I know you are no longer on this earth, but I believe that you can feel my emotions for this piece of literature. This must be one of the most beautiful poems I have ever read. I can feel real love in your words and the feeling is so strong and wonderful. This poems reminds me of why love IS worth fighting for. It gives me hope and it warms my heart.
Thank you, Sir, for sharing this. I hope you are proud of what you have done.
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Classic....
Oh wow how I wish I could have met you, sir. You have some of the best talent I've ever seen on AP. This is one of the most beautiful poems I've read on here.
You are truly an incredibly gifted man. I know you're no longer in this world, but perhaps looking through Heaven's eyes you can still read my comment. I hope you can know how beautiful this poem is. I tip my hat and raise my glass to you, fine sir. You are truly a master of the pen. Thank you.
Dan
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Simply beautiful
Wow! That was simply beautiful and it touched me deeply. I just don't know what else to say . . . Applause . . . -
Penned Superbly!
This is such an incredibly deep and beautiful poem! I smile at your wording and your dazzling display of visualization you have painted for us all with this work of art! A splendid poem all round and an equally beautifully done slice of poetry. Very beautiful poem all round leaves me in awe-strucken state of mind after reading such an incredible deep work of art. Excellent write! -
this was very touching and so heartfelt...
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Dear Pat, I just revisited the site Pat and Dee created for our passed Poets and I clicked on this poem, though I've commented before you left us I'm glad to read this one again. I feel so close to you tonight, can you see my Dad there? Les Lee is his name, it's his birthday today and I miss him, he would've been 97 but he left us when he was a young 56-will you tell him Happy Birthday for me and that I love him. Take him to our Heavenly poets Cafe and introduce him to the others and get him a coffee. Love you Patric and miss you so much.
Love Joan
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Hi Sweetie... I know you're around somewhere. I just stopped by to tell you I'm writting again. It's not much and nothing like we used to write but its been a very long time since I really wrote anything. I hope I can finally get my groove back on. I just wish you were to inspire me. You always did...
Hugs and Laughter
Pat
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This is superb! It's just so sweet. It's the kind of poem every girl wants someone to write to her. I thought the meter was you used was perfect for this type of poem. This is just an incredibly wonderful peice of writing. I love it! I hope all of your stuff is this good. Peace.
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this was.. so... beautiful! ::sniffles:: i can't.. wow, it's so hard to express how much i love this poem. there's so much emotion and truth to this and the flow and form of this is amazing. none of the rhymes seem forced and there's just so much, LOVE in this poem! ahhh! 
beautiful. the only thing i have a question about is, is it supposed to be 'for' or 'fore' in the second line of the last stanza. i think it should be without the e, unless it was intended perhaps to be a shortened form of before? well, anyway, love love love this piece. great writing. ::sobs:: may peace go with you
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oh my this is powerful and the last verse brought tears to my eyes instantly wow this is amazing a truely fantastic poem wonderful xxx
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awsome
I was reading strmDncr work which led me to "Tell Her" As I wipe away my tears, I felt to much love in Patricks work. And so sad that people come and go. before we even get to know them, there gone. As we can see threw our poetry that our feeling can live on. How wonderful, May GOD Bless US ALL! -
A comment by Heartagold on my Tell Him brought me back here tonight. You know what tomorrow is for me and how much I hate to face it, I know you are near me now, letting me know its going to be ok. I look at this now and see it is a small thing compared to what you went through for so long.
Thank you for reminding me...
Pat -
beautiful.....
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Breath taken wonderfully written
Oh My heavens . This IS the most wonderfully beautiful written piece i have ever read in a long time.. This is just so stunning. WOW! this actualy took my breath away. This was filled with so much emotion it really touched my heart...
Tell her she does not cry alone,
Fore her tears fall in my soul.
As her love invites me, send my own,
That somehow it console,
Tell her her heart is brave and true,
and the true heart only gains.
Regardless of the things a heart will do,
In the cold cold autumn rains.
This part here is what really wowed me away... It was so Excellent it made me shiver in delight... I am so honored to read such a wonderful work or emotional art... Wow wow wow ... this is a 2 thumbs up... Keep up the great work...
Always
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Excellent!
Beautiful, so beautiful as always. Each poem I've ever read of your sweet soul, I was deeply moved in one way or another. Miss ya bro, see, and know that I do!
-Timothy The Poetic Weaver
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To Whom It May Concern:
I came to this site too late to have made the virtual acquaintance of this talented individual.
I have believed for some time now, that if the subject matter of a poem, or story for that matter, was of worth and import to the writer, that the poem or story would take care of itself.
This fine writer of verse shows, in all the reading I have done of his works, that life was of worth and import to him.
The kind of writing displayed on this page, I, we, can only aspire to.
" Bury me under the starry sky,
I gladly lived and gladly die,
And I lay me down with a will".
(R L Stevenson)
Best of luck to you Patrick!
John -
You must be near tonight because I was drawn back here to read your words. Or maybe it's the cold cold autumn rain. What ever it is this is my favorite of all your poems because it inspired me to write one of my best ever. Though you're not here I will always come back for a taste of inspiration.
Miss you Patrick
All's Good Darlin
Pat -
May Patrick have found his Angel.
Yvonne -
It was beautiful. The meter is a bit forced in some areas, but over all this was a wonderful piece of writing. The person it is writing for is very lucky.
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all excellent. i love how this poem reads... it is on par with the greats. gorgeous words.
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I'm not sure what to say that hasn't been said already...I never really knew patrick and yet by just reading his poetry I get a feeling of comfort by him. It's weird, I know, but his poems have touched many a person. Reminds me of Emily Dickinson, never finding fame or knowing how much her poems helped people until she died...Patrick is being recognized more now, and every day another heart is warmed by him. In death we'll all meet up.
rest in peace
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Gorgeous and emotional I love it!
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this is so beautiful. I can't even begin to tell how much this touched me. This is probably one of the best poems I have ever read. better than some of poe and plath's works. This piece is just so stunning. it leaves such an interesting feeling in me. Great job on this.
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I came to read this because it was on the recommended reads for this week, I must say I was not disappointed
. This was so eloquent, so beautiful and so full of emotion. You surpass many a poet with your heart and your words. My favorite lines.
Tell her she does not cry alone,
Fore her tears fall in my soul.
As her love invites me, send my own,
That somehow it console,
Simply Beautiful.
carrie -
Oh My Goodness. This IS the MOST BEAUTIFUL piece i have ever read. This is just so amazing. WOW! this literally took my breath away. and i just finished watching "Sweet November" and this poem goes with it soo well. this is amazing..i think i already said that. wow.
this is just...oh my. i dont even know a word to describe it. Ya kno, I'm a young poet (not too young) and i have never ever read anything like this before. Honest. Ok, let me say this again and ill be on my way...THIS IS BEAUTIFUL AND SO AMAZING its not even funny. You did an awesome job here my dear! PLEASE keep it up! never change. and i hope ur love goes well too. 
Dark -
As you know, Patric, I've read this poem more than a few times before.. it's still one of my favorites. And I was pleasantly surprised to see it on Tina's must read list this week along with Pat's poem, 'Tell Him'
This one is still as touching and beautiful to me as it was the first time I read it.
Love and {{{HUGS}}}
Dee -
Exquisite!
"Thanks for putting this on the reccommendedreads Tina"
Patrick always wins my vote for the most compassionate poet on this site. There are a few that follow closely behind, because of ther wealth of talents that writes in this AP community. I agree with angelica
I would have come across this one eventually
as well because I often go to his works, repomen79 is a great source of inspiration.
The autum rains that I cry
Are tears that fill my heart.
They flood my soul to drowning
When we're so far apart.
But when I hear your words
That grace the winters past.
I sigh within myself
For I am refreshed at last.
Love You Patric, keep giving!
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beautiful
that is very emotional and it shares alot of feeling it really got through to me and thanks for sharing.
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I would have eventually reached this one,was browsing through tina's week 11 and immediately came upon it,couldn't resist reading it.You have such a tender heart my friend,it is a pleasure knowing you and an honour to know such a beautiful soul.very beautiful Patric,as always,you never let me down.bless you.
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Truly, truly a beautiful poem. Now off to read StrmDncr's reply I have added this to my recommended reads list so check the future columns.
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I just came from reading Tell Him by Strmdncr and was so moved I had to come here and read this. The two of you have brought me to tears. These two poems together are so amazing and yet together or alone they stand as testiments of love and beauty.
Truely inspirational work from two talented poets...
GW -
This is one of the most beautiful poems I have ever read! Wow.. ::sighs::
~K~ -
very pretty.
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oh my
..i think my heart is flying away
this was beyond moving
so beautiful, i wish there were words
...but nothing can describe how
powerful and precious this was!!!
not for me anyway
i feel this inside of me
and i swear i could just fly repo!
(not because its 2:11am in the morning and
i haven't had much sleep all week
cuz i've been sick as a dog)
heh
but beacause
youre that beautiful
(hug)
ashes~ -
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To read this is to be. -
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wow, this was so wonderful! excellant job! this is so going on my favorites! -
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Tell her she does not cry alone,
Fore her tears fall in my soul.
those are such beautiful lines -
don't touch it!
Oh my gosh! I wanted this to be me you were speaking to. If only I could have been the one on the other side to hear these emotions pouring forth to be the one recieveing such incredible love. You have a beautiful command of words and it is incredibly evident in this piece of artwork that you have created. I am awestruck by its intense beauty!! -
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I just wanted to stop by and read this again, Patrick. It's such a lovingly beautiful write. Every once in awhile a poem seems to stick in my heart and mind and this is one of those.
I love everything I've read of your work and it all touches me in one way or another.... and this one ...... I don't think I shall ever forget it.
{{{HUGS}}} and warm wishes
Dee -
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And I posted yet another reply! {{{HUGS}}} you both! ~Laura -
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Patrick... I just posted a reply to this poem. I hope you like it... (((HUGS)))
Pat -
don't touch it!
my friend you find a way to touch a heart!
well done!
Bill -
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All Good - my word it is. Beautifully written, words from the heart always are. this is a definite 'add to my favourites' - thumbs up being clicked now!!
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Oooooooh Patrick......how could you ever doubt how good this is.....it is sheer perfection.
Your wonderful words have touched me deeply.
Tell her she does not cry alone,
Fore her tears fall in my soul.
As her love invites me, send my own,
That somehow it console,
Tell her her heart is brave and true,
and the true heart only gains.
Regardless of the things a heart will do,
In the cold cold autumn rains.
Such wonderful words, so loving, You have a most wonderful gift with words.
Thankyou Patrick.....for sharing with us.
Ann -
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omgs this is just goregous, well done. wow!! blessed be -
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ALL GOOD!!! Patrick this is PERFECTION!!! An amazing write..
~GILL~xx -
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all good =) -
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This is such a beautiful poem. Your rhyming was well done as well. I don't think I know anyone who could've written a poem this beautiful and it actually rhyme. Strm was right. This is a beautiful poem. *Jamie* -
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wow! i don't know what else to say but wow. this is really beautiful. -
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I don't know what it is, But I just keep coming back to this poem. I think is is the most beautiful piece I've ever read...
(((HUGS)))
Pat -
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this is so well put, beautiful, i enjoyed it, and the way it flowed, good job, keep it up:)
kayla* -
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This is amazing! your writing is so inspiring... great job! -
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opps alread commented
Luv ya Patrick
I am working on what ya asked me to do with ya
Gimme a few days darlin ok
Luv ya
Susan~~~~~(xoxoxo) -
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Wonderful. Clear. Evocative.
It floats, denotes the love!!
it console( probably needs the 's' for the singular subject)
Love it, dear one!!!
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ohhh, wow, a tingle down my spine, such an awesome way with words!
~E~ -
excellent
yes this is good!! Beautiful Good but don't forget about splashing some of that perfume on you You only need a few drops but don't forget too :D such love in this piece
Pauline -
excellent
I like this one very much. I haven't been around much lately, But you are still one of my favorites :) -
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HUN
ALl Good it's beautiful sweetheart
I just loved it
Where have you been i miss ya??????
Wanted to come by and wish you
A Happy Thanksgiving Patrick
Love ya Bunches:):):)
I have up new ones too do drop by ok
Luvssss ya
Susan (xo)~ -
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Patrick, this is soooo beautiful! You have such a loving, kind, caring heart! You're true blue and I can't help but love you, my friend, for all that you are, and the everlasting comfort you provide through poetry or other gestures, when you know another is in pain. I've missed you! Gotta keep better tabs on you, as I've been missing some incredibly inspiring writes that I SHOULD be reading. Check out my latest, 'The Singer,' as I think you'd enjoy that one. Brings back warm, fuzzy memories. And, yes, that's me and I do play the guitar. Lol! Love to you, Patrick, and bless you for being such a friend, as true friends are few and far between. And, always know you can also count on me. I'm in there for the long-haul too. So, lean on me too, when you need to. Okay? ;)Kelly -
Naah yah got it Just right darin.
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don't touch it!
Tell her she does not cry alone,
Fore her tears fall in my soul.
As her love invites me, send my own,
That somehow it console,
Tell her her heart is brave and true,
and the true heart only gains.
Regardless of the things a heart will do,
In the cold cold autumn rains.
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This reminds me so much of the women I work with every day,,, How they have to be taught on a daily basis on how stong they are and all the tears they cry are just tears of futue strength... and how to remind them of the love insdie.... maybe I got it all wrong but I don't think so...
nice to read you again -
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All good??? is one statement F*@king excellent is another :)
Big old wistful sigh from me. -
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Patrick, Just when I think you have written the best you could possibly write, you go one better!!!! This is the most beautiful thus far! {{{hugs}}}~Laura -
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dammit patrick....now you've gone and made me cry....this is the best poem you have ever EVER written....i don't think i'll be able to read anything for a bit....this has left me quite literally stunned with its beauty. i mean it too...i do not say so lightly. i have always admired your work anyway...but this....this is the stuff of greatness, my friend...absolutely brilliant.
*hugs&hugs&hugs*
bonnie -
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Beautiful, Patrick, just beautiful. You touch my heart with everything you write and this poem is no exception. Love it
Dee
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When you write from the heart, it's all good...and very beautiful!
:-) Maureen -
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very impressive poem
i hope someday i can write like this -
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still as beautiful as the first winters snow! -
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Patrick, this is better than all good!! This is like AMAZINGLY, FANTASTICLY, OUTRAGOUSELY AMAZING!!!!!!!! :-) You have such a special heart!!! I LOVED this piece!! Your have a BRILLIANT talent hun
Love you tons,
Love,
Me -
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All Good Darlin...
(((HUGS))) -
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Tender tears also fall in joy...
Beautifully done x x x
It's ALL good :: winks :: -
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Breathtakingly beautiful. A song for the heart, from the soul.
Into my favs...Thank you for sharing this. -
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holy @#$*!! that was just amazingly beautiful! could not be more perfect ('cept for the typo in the 2nd to last line - should read 'regardless') -
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this is absolutely wonderous, a treat to both mind and heart. your work is truly inspiring, bravo -
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Breathtakingly beautiful. Of course this isn't good, its awesome, spectacular, magnificant (need to consult my thesaurus for words worthy of this) I so totally loved this. :o)
~*Amy*~ -
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this gave me shivers........it's that good!
''Tell her she does not cry alone,
Fore her tears fall in my soul.''
*sniff* too beautiful!!!!!!!! -
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All good? How could it NOT be? For these words come from YOUR soul, and they are just as beautiful and Loving and precious as it is.
~Love, Janet~ -
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Oh, Wow!!!!!!! Patrick, be still my heart:) This is absolutely beautiful:):) I don't think I can form the right words to express to you how deeply this touched my heart:)
The images were spectacular!!!!!!!!! You are an amazing poet,my friend:):)
{{{hugs}}}
Karen -
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omgs... is beautiful!!! really beautiful!!!
typo in second last line... reguardless
but the poem itself... perfect!!!
hugs
xxx
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