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It Was a Good Day To Cry

The snow was as light as dust in the wind The air a steady thirty-three, my breath slightly visible My nose, ears and cheeks reddened and wet Whilst staring into the bliss with watery eyes, they dripped Thoughts of my father Thoughts of my mother Thoughts of my brother, Joseph I cried so nice... remembering them Four and Twenty blackbirds... Not yet baked, sailed onto my lawn I heard my mom singing me that song again A hidden from the clouds jet- roared I saw my dad in the window- waving When a somehow not-frozen worm wiggled in the grass I saw my brother Joe- fishing With the snow now thickened and the air dropping A steady stream of mist exhausts from my mouth But... I felt warmth I felt comfort I felt my loved ones presence all around I felt like... Like it was a good day to cry

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Date: 2/12/2023 12:37:00 AM
A very heartfelt verse, my friend.
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Date: 2/10/2023 6:48:00 AM
Yes. I also felt like you. ‘ll try the contest. Have Good Days.
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Date: 2/6/2023 1:11:00 PM
Wow, Charles!powerful, touched hearts of those who can still recall those gone. Their laughter, smiles and those corny jokes…Oh, to hear them again! To dance at weddings,to honor things traditional…not to go outdoors and hide these things, with pot or…worse drugs, evil and medicinal. You are a poet still in touch, who honors his past. Inspirational! Panagiota xo
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Date: 2/5/2023 3:44:00 PM
Oh, a touching poem. Lovely.
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Date: 2/5/2023 2:17:00 AM
Just love this. A fave. God bless you friend. Love, Gina
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Date: 2/4/2023 4:14:00 PM
Absolutely wonderful write, Charlie. If Soup has never awarded the same poet POTD twice in a week, that should change here and now…. And that’s from someone who doesn’t ‘do’ verse. So well done. Terry
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Date: 2/3/2023 4:07:00 PM
Charlie, what an emotional and beautifully penned poem, well done and a wonderful example for your contests, Constance
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Date: 2/3/2023 2:27:00 PM
Sentimental memories in images of a wintry snowscape! I feel like holding your hand, even if you do have cold clammy hands! :)
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Date: 2/3/2023 7:23:00 AM
So intensely moving is your poem of remembrance Charlie! You perfectly captured the images of a wintery day and one after reading became a good day to sry for me too!! Just lovely! Happy Friday !
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Date: 2/2/2023 10:36:00 PM
I share a good cry with you at the end of your meaningful poem, Charlie. Life is made of memories. :) gw
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Date: 2/2/2023 10:08:00 PM
Memories bring happy tears, Charlie, a poignant piece:)
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Date: 2/2/2023 7:10:00 PM
Thanks for sharing this, making me vicariously experience how is it beholding snow, since I live in a "Winterless" country... making me nostalgic at the same time. God bless you.
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Date: 2/2/2023 11:44:00 AM
You have a wonderful gift for description, Charlie...without letting it become maudlin.
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Date: 2/1/2023 11:11:00 AM
Nostalgia without nausea, Charlie. Lovely piece of poetic expression. ~;o]
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Date: 2/1/2023 2:08:00 AM
Winter brings depression and without our volition, we remember the dearly departed. We can do nothing but cry. Heartfelt poem.
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Date: 1/31/2023 8:21:00 PM
Oh my gosh, this is one of the most beautiful poem I’ve read in a while. My heart is touched.
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Date: 1/31/2023 1:07:00 PM
I’m crying with you, sweet Charlie…
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Date: 1/31/2023 12:58:00 PM
Our love is always there, but when we actually "think" about them, a warm sentimental feeling envelops us, and causes tears to fall, but they're not sad tears, they're love you and miss you and am glad for the good times, tears. ,, A strong feeling of love's warmth emanates from your words Charlie.
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Date: 1/31/2023 10:50:00 AM
... it makes me cry ... but, it's a good day to cry, Charlie - hugs
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Date: 1/31/2023 10:48:00 AM
They're never far from you Charlie. Tom
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