'Tacet Lacrimae'
I see her….she brushes her cheek..slowly…gently,
then holds her hand to her lips
tasting the salt, bitter as wormwood.
Her eyes a turbulent ocean thrashing within a teardrop.
She tries, but fails to hold back the deluvian breach,
waiting to cascade down that sodden cheek.
By day she pretends nothing’s wrong, smiles….
To save hurting others…..who smile back…
Relieved at her dry eyes.
No one sees her tears, yet all see her pain.
She wears her pain so beautifully, unknown and unremarked.
When a memory appears - it results in her tears-
First thing in the morning, throughout the day…
They just keep falling….
And never go away.
Her tears are the silent accusers….
The reason she smiled was the same reason she cries…
And no one can make her heart smile…yet.
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so sad and yet so beautiful... lovely piece and a joy to read xx
Thank you as always StevieC your words mean so much to me. xxx
Lodigiana
Hi Lodigiana,
tears as outlet of emotions,,, whatever memory surfaces whether sad or happy, tears come out. a tear of sadness or joy, // holding back on the hand can damage ones heart//others wear a " veil over reality" , something my mother and I are very good at.= alas!! but I'm learning bit by bit. In memory of her, I wrote a Sonnet here on Cosmo. She was a very tough woman, I suppose I got it from her.
Lovely write
hugs
Leah
Hi Leah, I have read your sonnet and thought it breathtaking!!! Thank you for reading mine and commenting- it's always good to have you visit and comment- much appreciated hun
Lodigiana xx
Hey LO!!.... it's the empathy!!..... The empathy that lines the softness of your words..... you use them like an offering .....as though you were born to help wipe away the tears...... it's the way you choose and 'ever-so-gently' place the words you've chosen with pristine care and confidence!!..... it's the empathy dear poet sister poet of mine!!..... the way you allow the reader into your vision of what true kindness is!!...... it's the empathy that makes this write yours..... and yours alone!!...... the sharing of it..... is a blessing to us all...... Brilliant!!..... Bravo!....... Glide On Love girlfriend!!...... your cyber-friend & ever-admirer!!......T xo ?✳✴☀♥
as we English would say 'cor blimey mate!' that is a wonderful critique and I am speechless at your kind words Tony!...I cant really express how happy it makes me if anything I write elicits a response- particularly if its a positive one..Thank you..thank you so much dear friend! xxx
Lodigiana
I can't believe I'm only reading your work now!! My apologies I think I'll have to have a good scan through this. This is so sad but the ending gives such hope for a better better tomorrow. Delicate and heart pulling
fantastic piece
Lorna
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With so many poets it hard to get around to everyone so I am honoured to have you here! Thank you for your kind words Lorna which are very much appreciated,
Lodigiana xxx