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The Last Tear

Missing image
Crackling tears burn
candent channels
down flushed cheeks.

Mouth disfigures
in a  grotesque
smile…

not anger,
  not shame…

determination!



Author notes

Prompt: Finding me fierce
Picture Credit: http://pisikep2takas.deviantart.com/art/The-last-tear-51517250
15 – 20 Words

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  • jackreed3
    July 3

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    Now there you go again winning the gold...
    Nice work ken... You are the Pro...
    your friend in Poetry... JackReed3...


  • Lucy. gold member
    July 1

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    Ah, the tears of determination! Well done on the well-deserved gold!


  • Angelflower Greeters member
    June 30

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    Bravo!!! this was really intense and yeah!!! lol.. You did a really great job with the prompt! you painted a whole new picture yet didn't stray from the prompt either!! bravo!! I really loved it.. and Congrats on the Gold!!



    Angel

  • kiwigirljacks gold member
    June 30

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    Oh yes.. I've felt those stinging tears of determination before!!! Great write!


  • Dalaney gold member
    June 30
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    this gave me a bit of a chill down my back - great ending! Love, Lane


  • DeGraw
    June 30
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    Oh1 how I wonder where this will go?

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