Realization

Scales gradually fall away,
mirrored tears of silence,
having been squeezed...
through burgundy veins.

Questions challenge knowledge,
understanding bows in humility,
dry eyes peer beneath lowered lids,

water of life weeps through pores....

in realization.

A contest entry

Water Weeping by CarolDesjarlais. 1400 points, ended September 9, 17 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest

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CarolDesjarlais
September 9
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The imagery is raw and real here. Ty so much for entering this poem.
- wishintreeUK
  September 12
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  Thank you for your encouraging comments, also for the opportunity of being able to write for your contest.
  Congratulations to the first three placements, well done to everyone.
  
  Katie
Sunshine Always
September 6

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Superb Katie my dearest friend!!! So lovely to read you once again. Ap's not the same without your wonderful writings... Bless you Katie......mal