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The Color of Crying MAG

December 14, 2008
By Andie BRONZE, Nampa, Idaho
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Dim and dark
on sunken wings
the melting glow
of tears on skin
and dint of pressure
grasping spare
and turning raw
those gaping eyes
stinging the sight
of what is right in front of us.

© Adeline N., Ridgefield, CT

The author's comments:
Though this is a poem about crying, I don't see it as a specifically negative way. I wrote this after a difficult time in my life, where the crying was not only about grief, but a sense of renewal and clearing my vision. Thank you for reading.
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Robkingett PLATINUM said...
on Oct. 31 2009 at 11:31 am
Robkingett PLATINUM, Tallahassee, Florida
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dear god! i loved this work! it is so simple yet so briliant!
elle russelville AL. said...
on Oct. 20 2009 at 7:38 pm
i think it's very deep and i luv the last 2 lines i feel like this sum times. keep up the good writeing
darkyfairy33 said...
on Oct. 8 2009 at 2:26 pm
awesome.....i really feel it....i lyk tha deepness
Sabryth GOLD said...
on Sep. 17 2009 at 10:34 am
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whoa, look at all the comments! i really like this poem, it's really good.
cheyenneduhon PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 28 2009 at 8:29 am
cheyenneduhon PLATINUM, Lumberton, Texas
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You are an insane writer im sooooo jealus!!!

Keep it up!!
Lonleydandy said...
on Jun. 27 2009 at 2:46 am
I can't fathom how AMAZING this poem is. This was one of the best poems that I have read, and trust me, I have read a lot
giggleygabberz101 SILVER said...
on Jun. 12 2009 at 11:26 pm
giggleygabberz101 SILVER, Surfside, Florida
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Four words: You are a writer
RiaRen SILVER said...
on Jun. 12 2009 at 4:29 pm
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you know, i have never thought about the color of crying and this has opened a whole new view of the way i see crying. i luv it and hope to read more.

kiersten
ShernayB. DIAMOND said...
on Jun. 6 2009 at 4:15 am
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I thought that this piece was very well written. It is also beautiful and has a lot of meaning. Great job!



~~If you have time, please check out my work. Leave a comment or rate if you wish.
hurting_real_bad SILVER said...
on May. 19 2009 at 4:04 pm
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I like it a lot tho that sounds sad in comparison to all your other comments your good. I like to write but i cant do it the way you do, mines triggered by something i see or hear. Yours comes from the heart and i love it =) nice work
Tamara*Monta BRONZE said...
on May. 18 2009 at 8:02 pm
Tamara*Monta BRONZE, Warren, Texas
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Great title that caught my to made me read this...

I like your interpretation of crying because to me its a since of renewal like it makes you feel at peace. I love the deepness of it all.
KiKi3 SILVER said...
on May. 13 2009 at 7:34 pm
KiKi3 SILVER, Toledo, Ohio
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I cry a lot but, I never thought about the color. Fantastic work!
Blood Rose said...
on May. 11 2009 at 2:49 am
Though the poetry doesn't say a spacific color it implies the deepness of 'the color of crying'. it was the best poetry i have read in a long time!!!
inthedarkness09 said...
on May. 10 2009 at 6:45 pm
FANTASTIC!
Kumanga DIAMOND said...
on Apr. 30 2009 at 10:09 am
Kumanga DIAMOND, Bethel, Alaska
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Its pretty good
Catlady SILVER said...
on Apr. 28 2009 at 7:02 pm
Catlady SILVER, Tulsa, Oklahoma
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You make it real!
gbautista95 said...
on Apr. 26 2009 at 12:30 am
AMAZING =*>
blackamethyst said...
on Apr. 21 2009 at 11:26 pm
This is amazing and i love how you relate the title... it's called "the color of crying" but you dont mention any typical colors, you use more of the idea of a color. love it
Cassie PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 20 2009 at 3:30 am
Cassie PLATINUM, Delisle, Other
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SWEETNESS!
cross-i'd-leopard said...
on Apr. 19 2009 at 2:24 am
that was really good, capturd the essence of crying. PLz check out my work!!! :)