If walls could talk these walls would cry,
telephone chatter, bedroom sigh.
Here echoes of their sad goodbye,
a love affair thats gone awry.
A distant voice said we are through,
a sweeter love she never knew.
They knew their love would have to end,
how hard they did not comprehend.
The walls heard tears for much too long,
night after night a sad love song.
Tear stained pillow, sleepless nights,
still missing him, and love's delight.
Waste not fresh tears on olden grief,
passage of time should bring relief.
Yet tears still come, they fall like rain,
intemittent showers of pain.
Behind smiles, hiding it well,
on the outside, no one can tell.
Amid the night, she can't deny,
because the walls still hear her cry.
Author notes
I chose the quote-
Waste not fresh tears over old griefs-Euripides
In a list
A contest entry
- An Inspiration of Quotes by perdisbeaute.
300 points, ended February 27, 2007, 9 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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more hoodwinking!
wow! this one was pretty damn great! your opening line really draws the attention that is kept throughout this poem. blatantly honest and sad. awesome write, you deserved the gold! -
A love lost is such a hard thing to deal with. If your walls could talk, wow what would they say? Amazing piece, very creative and full of imagery. Excellent flow.
You have just been Hood-Winked by a Poetic Bandit
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so very sad, but so true, this is such a heartfelt piece and one can relate in their own way, likely many can relate and such a from the inside poem, and that last line ... such a depth of sadness, best to you in the contest...Thank you
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Excellent !
Sandy,
You are an eccellent writer. You have a clear grasp of alll the poetic tricks. Keep up the great work.
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Wow, this is really excellent. There was a lot of depth in your words. Amazing!
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Thank for the nice comment. It is appreciated. Great contest!!! Take care, Sandy
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excellent
Great write, you have done and awesome job putting depth to the quote.
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Great Comment!!!!!
Thank you June for this great comment. Hope you are having a great evening. You taske care. Blessings to you. Sandy 
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Walls crying? Maybe it's an insulation problem.
Sorry about that Sis, but you kmow how I hate to read your sad poems 
...even though you say they are just poems. Laughter is the best medicine. Life is way too important to be taken seriously. Like someone once said..."Stay in the sunshine!" Love ~ Linny
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TEARFUL AND SINCERE!
The many memories the walls do hold for us all.
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Love Your Comment!!!
Thank you Kevin. Love your comment. Always a pleasure. You take care, Bless You!!!Sandy
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DEAR SANDY
You are sincerely welcome, I always enjoy reading your poems so much my friend.
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Man I could feel the all to real emotions with this write, a sad write of knowing something is going to end
sigh.
And then capturing the after tears that nobody sees,
Great word choice to express these feelings.
Thanks for sharing.
Love and Light
Frozentearz
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Great Comment!!!!
Hello Frozentearz, Great comment!!! Thank you for reading and leaving a great contest. You take care, Sandy
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Golden tears are wepted [and sewn]
for the souls of long past;
Songs of glory;
reap the seeds of love that [ultimately do] last,
[Forever] among the soul and treasured memory
'tis sewn;
A sad reminisce ~ shall never [within my heart]
be known;
For you live on ~ [Within my epitome]...
My soul.... My [eternal] bones....
You live ~ [within]
Never forgotten.... [Never Alone].....
Excellent write here Darl....
Inspirational to say the very least....
Keep your pen flowing...
Jeffro
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Lovely Comment
Ahh Jeffro, Your words in this comment are so beautiful. Thank you so much. They are so true. Some loves come into our hearts and stay forever and give us many beautiful memories to hold on to when they are gone. You take care my friend. Many Blessings to you.
Sandy
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amazing
hi sandy, this is an absolutely terrific poem you've written, the rhythm and rhymes are absolutely perfect, it just flowed so well.i love the emotions you've managed to convey here, once again a cracking job!
well done my friend,
excellent,
alex
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Wonderful Comment!!
Ahhh Alex, Your comment was so nice to read. It is so appreciated too my friend!!!!!!! Glad you enjoyed reading. Take care, Sandy
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Reflective
I think you penned this really well sandy, it brought me back memories on one of my first loves, I remember crying our flat and still smelling her scent on the pillow case after she left, through the heart break and sadness though i did write a really good song and some of my best ever lyrics, so there is always something good to come from these things even if we dont see it at the time, " The smell of your hair not your perfume, decorated my heart" "and I dreamed I'd never be lonely, well it'snice to have dreams, but now your so cold and old it's a shame, with a young face like yours". Just thought I'd share that bit from it, wrote that like 17 years ago, which is weird cos thats how old she was when we first started dating lol ho hum bored you enough, anyway i loved the poem take care
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Wonderful Comment!!!!!!!!
Hello Tudor Rose, Your comment was wonderful and so appreciated. Your song you wrote sounds so lovely. You are very talented. Always so nice to hear from you. Take care, Sandy
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Once again your heart flows through your poetry. It is so easy to feel the tears pour between the lines and hear the sounds of your heart weeping. I hope the tears stop and joy once again filles such a beautiful and tender heart. As I know you to be a wonderful person with a heart of pure Gold.
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Such A Lovely Comment My Friend!!
Oh Edward, You always say such sweet things in your comments. So tender and caring are your words. You always bring a smile along with your comments. Thank you dear friend for always being so sweet to me. Hugs and Smiles to you. And many Blessings, Sandy
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what a wonderful write. sad and beautiful at the same time. i think this just touches on deeper emotions. the rhythm and rhyme are great. imagery is fantastic. you did a fabulous job with this write. it's sure to be a winner! keep writing dear sister. God bless you always
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Lovely Comment
Hi Debilynn, Always a pleasure to hear from you sis. Been busy and now am behind on commenting. Hope all is well with you tonight. You take care, Sandy
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A sad and bitter tale my friend and I really felt this verse...
Waste not fresh tears on olden grief,
passage of time should bring relief.
Yet tears still come, they fall like rain,
intemittent showers of pain.
Perfectly stated
Well done
Roses
Raker
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Wonderful Comment!!!
Hello Rakerman, Thank you for stopping by and reading my poem. I so appreciate your comment. Nice to meet you. Take care, Sandy
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very good
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Lovely Poem
Hello gullionmar, So glad you stopped by and read my poem. It is appreciated. You take care, Sandy
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Wow, this is charming and elegent.
They rhyming is spot on.
"The walls heard tears for much too long,
night after night a sad love song.
Tear stained pillow, sleepless nights,
still missing him, and love's delight."
I really love this stanza.
It's all round great. It's flowing and rhythmical.
Really great write.
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My first impression is that the poet wrote about a loved one that has past away and the poet is stuck. That is deep. Deep down I feel the same way about my grandma. Good Job!
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Lovely Comment!!!!
Thank you for stopping by and reading my poem. Your comment was most appreciated. I guess my words coulsd reflect heartache of a lost love or the death of someone dear. Blessings!!! You take care, Sandy
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very impressive use of symbolic words
Yet tears still come, they fall like rain,
intemittent showers of pain.
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Wonderful Comment!!
Hello Pete, Thank you for the wonderful comment. So glad you liked it. Take care, Sandy
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Good fresh write...sadness included...I understand your feelings well...hiding behind the facade...but the walls know....I like this...good efeelings put into this....Good job...good luck!
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Lovely Comment!!!!!
Your comment was so nice. It is most appreciated. Thank you for stopping by. You take care, Sandy
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