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Cry In the Dark

As you cry in the dark and your tears find the pillow You think I don't know, those tears filled with such sorrow Are for that long ago love, then comes tomorrow I wish for today, your heart I could borrow Dreams filled with the memory of her face Wisps of her hair, visions of ribbon and lace The look in her eyes, another time and place I wish this from your mind, I could forever erase But war time came and took you away And never knowing your fate, day after day Time took its toll, as time will do She went on with life, her life without you As I cry in the dark and my tears find the pillow You'll never know, these tears filled with such sorrow Are those longing for love, again comes tomorrow I wish for today, your heart I could borrow ©Donna Jones

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Eileen Manassian

Date: 5/2/2013 10:52:00 PM

How did I miss this one, MD? And you won! I see why. It is so so beautiful and touching and...well, the feelings you expressed seem to come from a place I know well. You are amazing and I'm so so proud of you. Love you, MD.

Donna Jones
Date: 5/3/2013 5:57:00 AM

Well....you are one busy lady....that's how....you have a huge fan base......no big deal....I have less and less time as spring and summer approach...garden and canning season and mowing two acres....I live on ten acres...brush hog about five....but will keep up best I can...luv MD

Dan Kearley

Date: 4/26/2013 1:03:00 AM

:*( Oh....You brought me to tears with this fine write...And you can call me Jimmy if you like. :o)

Donna Jones
Date: 4/27/2013 9:59:00 PM

Hey Dan....so very sweet ...but you just keep smiling..I just think you and jimmy are both good men...

Debbie Duncan

Date: 4/21/2013 10:31:00 PM

nicely done Donna, I do hope you won with this one ;}

Donna Jones
Date: 4/22/2013 9:56:00 PM

Thanks dear Debbie...hope you are doing well....

Tim Ryerson

Date: 4/19/2013 6:20:00 AM

Oh yes Donna...Beautifully done...Congratulations - Tim

Donna Jones
Date: 4/22/2013 10:02:00 PM

Thanks Tim...

Betty Bateson

Date: 4/19/2013 5:48:00 AM

Sad and beautiful. Congrats.

Donna Jones
Date: 4/22/2013 10:02:00 PM

Thank you...

Abdulhafeez Oyewole

Date: 4/19/2013 2:19:00 AM

Congrats Donna on your deserving win.~A.O

Donna Jones
Date: 4/22/2013 10:03:00 PM

Appreciate it A.O..:-)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/19/2013 12:00:00 AM

Donna, Congratulations on your wonderful win with this very moving poem!

Donna Jones
Date: 4/22/2013 10:04:00 PM

Thank you Connie

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/18/2013 7:29:00 PM

Donna, Congratulations in Craig's "Empty Tissue Box " contest;-) always~ PD

Donna Jones
Date: 4/18/2013 9:17:00 PM

Thanks Linda...much appreciated...:-)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/18/2013 4:50:00 PM

enjoyed reading again, great job and win.

Donna Jones
Date: 4/18/2013 9:25:00 PM

Thanks Richard...

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 4/18/2013 4:07:00 PM

-Your heart I could borrow-.....love that line! A touching emotional write! Big congrats on your win! Hugs

Donna Jones
Date: 4/18/2013 9:25:00 PM

Thanks Cecilia ...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/18/2013 3:42:00 PM

a big congratulations on this one. Very well emoted!!! just what the judge ordered!

Donna Jones
Date: 4/18/2013 9:34:00 PM

Thank you Andrea...:-)

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 4/17/2013 7:02:00 PM

Congrad's on Your win, Light & Love

Donna Jones
Date: 4/18/2013 12:19:00 PM

Thank you Debbie

Hidden Sister

Date: 4/17/2013 5:52:00 PM

Very nice, congrats on your win. J.

Donna Jones
Date: 4/18/2013 12:20:00 PM

Thanks!!!

Carrie Richards

Date: 4/17/2013 2:34:00 PM

This could almost be set to music.....such a sad sad love song....beautifully done!

Donna Jones
Date: 4/18/2013 12:20:00 PM

Appreciate that Carrie...

Joseph May

Date: 4/17/2013 11:05:00 AM

congrats on your win Donna

Donna Jones
Date: 4/18/2013 12:22:00 PM

Thanks Joseph

Dinda Minardi

Date: 4/17/2013 10:25:00 AM

Donna, i love this poem. I can taste pain on my tongue while reading it. congrats on the win.

Donna Jones
Date: 4/18/2013 12:23:00 PM

Thank you Dinda ...

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 4/16/2013 11:37:00 AM

Outstanding! Excellent rhyming and flow, and such a bittersweet message. I love the way you conclude by saying 'As I cry...' echoing the 'As you cry...' of the first verse, and your powerful phrasing and imagery. Well done Donna!! Best wishes, Keith

Donna Jones
Date: 4/16/2013 8:47:00 PM

Thank you for the kind words Keith....

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/15/2013 10:15:00 PM

You should be very proud of this poem, it is very moving. I love the line Cry in the Dark. Well done Donna. Thanks as well for your many visits, they are appreciated. You are a sweetheart.

Donna Jones
Date: 4/16/2013 6:17:00 AM

Thank you a lot Richard.

Joseph May

Date: 4/15/2013 7:51:00 PM

wonderful write Donna...hugs

Donna Jones
Date: 4/16/2013 6:17:00 AM

:-) thanks Joseph.....

Delysia Hendricks

Date: 4/14/2013 9:17:00 PM

I love your rhyming scheme, not to mention your content, though sad. My very best to you, my friend. A smooth and polished write, Donna. Nice one :)

Donna Jones
Date: 4/15/2013 10:06:00 AM

Thanks Delysia.....much appreciated....

David Fisher

Date: 4/14/2013 2:34:00 PM

I enjoyed the nice melodic flow to this piece, though painful subject.

Donna Jones
Date: 4/14/2013 8:50:00 PM

Thanks David...

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/14/2013 7:40:00 AM

So sad tears, in a lovely poem Donna. - Wish you all the best ..... love will come again .... one day. - Have a nice Sunday. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Donna Jones
Date: 4/14/2013 8:55:00 AM

Thank you Anne Lise.

James Marshall Goff

Date: 4/14/2013 7:17:00 AM

Donna....1st. Thanks for stopping by my humble work...this art of yours brought moisture to my eyes...not often here...funny, your topic nails the ? you asked of my ending...love, jimbo

Donna Jones
Date: 4/14/2013 8:56:00 AM

God bless you Jimbo...Donna

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/14/2013 6:51:00 AM

Very emotive and expressive work..The loss of someone that is loved in wartime must be a very hard thing..Thanks for stopping by..Sara

Donna Jones
Date: 4/14/2013 8:57:00 AM

Yes, thanks Sara

Jack Ellison

Date: 4/14/2013 6:22:00 AM

BRILLIANT! And this comes from The Quatrain King!!! LOL I like the fact you ended off repeating the first verse for emphasis which is something I often do... great write, dear Donna! Love ya! Hugs, Jack xox

Donna Jones
Date: 4/14/2013 8:58:00 AM

Thanks Jack....:-)