She was only 7, bless.
She traveled 100 miles to join me,
for her grandparents golden wedding party.
We invested so much enthusiasm for this great event of the year.
She had a new flowered dress, and cherry patent shoes.
Her rehearsal for this sacred day, was undertaken with relish.
The day of the hallowed party arrived .
I quivered with excitement ,
but she, little mite became unwell.
A panic attack choked her, and she welled up.
"Call mummy" dad, i need to go home .
Mother came, and as i waved farewell to my little one.
Unfamiliar,alien tears filled my face .
I went indoors and wept for an age.
I sat and wept for an age .
I walked and wept for an age .
I crouched and wept for an age .
I laid and wept for an age
When the tear storm passed i regained a composure .
I attended the festivities alone.
Alone without my little princess.
To the "golden" celebration of the year .
A contest entry
- Have you had Distant Tears? by Whoochi.
900 points, ended June 25, 2007, 30 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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best of luck in the contest with this entry.A true story maybe?
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~~~Peter, Peter~~~Must you bring me to such tears, what a heart-wrenching piece you have here...I hope the weeping is just a mere sadness now, to think of you weeping and being alone...well tears at my heart strings....ty for entering such an emotional, honest piece..best of luck always!
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My heart goes out to you Peter. What a beautiful, heart-rendering poem, it touched me deeply. Kudos on a great write and best of luck in the contest my friend.
Peace and love,
Petratani
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Very well done, I think
The tears translated quite well. The emotions did too.
I actually felt the sadness tangibly. Good luck to you in this contest. lol
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it was very sad pat .a torrent of sadness .i remember vividly.the photo is my daughter when she was 2years old
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I hope it is well behind you now. lol
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