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Why Were Tears Invented

Why were tears invented Why does pain invite their flow Why must someone feel so hurt These are things I’ll never know Walking in the morning sun May as well be dark of night When my tears immerse my heart When it seems that nothing’s right I know that they cleanse my soul That’s what all the wise men say I would rather never know Than to cry just one more day

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/3/2024 8:21:00 AM

A lovely yet sad write. No sad tears just tears of joy. Have a day filled with joy..................

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/4/2024 4:56:00 AM

And to you Paula, the very same! Happy Saturday xxoo

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/2/2024 8:25:00 PM

Hear ye, hear ye, Mike. I'm with you, friend. I can think of other ways to 'cleanse myself.' ~ Dirty Old Man

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/4/2024 4:56:00 AM

Thank you "Dirty Old man"!!! Happy Saturday!

Lin Lane

Date: 5/2/2024 5:58:00 AM

They come unbidden and unwelcome most of the time from a word ir a look. Our hearts are emotionally fragile. Your cadence and rhyming are phenomenal, Mike.

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/2/2024 11:35:00 AM

Thank you Lin xxxoo

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 5/1/2024 4:45:00 PM

I loved the reflective nature of your poem...now I wonder why tears were invented. But your wise words illuminated the reasons...for me they cleanse the soul. Well done...I sincerely love your poetic voice and style...easy to read but profound. have a great evening, Sara

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/2/2024 4:01:00 AM

Thank you s much Sara xxoo

Silent One

Date: 5/1/2024 12:56:00 PM

Your poem invites reflection on the nature of pain and the human capacity to endure and overcome adversity. It captures the universal experience of grappling with the mysteries of emotion and the quest for solace in the face of overwhelming sorrow.

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/2/2024 4:01:00 AM

Thank you Silent one!!!

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 5/1/2024 12:05:00 PM

Hello Mike Gentile, Tears are a way to heal. It is good to weep. After a good weep somehow you feel better. enjoy your day my friend. Happy Wednesday. xxxx-ooo

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 5/2/2024 10:43:00 AM

Hello Mike, Yes it does release some pain. Your welcome Mike. xxxooo /Darlene./

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/2/2024 4:00:00 AM

Yes it does somehow release one's pain! Thank you Darlene xxoo

Deb M

Date: 5/1/2024 12:07:00 AM

Lovely poem Mike….which made me think “why does water come out of our eyes when we are feeling sad , emotional etc….when you think about it “its quite weird” Ha! Debx

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/1/2024 5:36:00 AM

I agree Deb !! I hope you've been well, Happy Wednesday xxoo