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comfort tears (let them fall)
by Michele Schottelkorblet them fall
softly faster
to wash this sorrow away
let them run
into the night
to comfort your pain today
let them bathe
your woman-child
to soothe your longing soul
let them flow
an endless river
a cup thatÂ’s never full
let them pour
their love forever
from the finish to the start
let them submerge
your memories deep
to hold within your heart
let them fall...
04/16/2004 Author's Note: for andi... and david... as i have said before, if i live to be half the woman you are, than i will be a better woman than most... i cry with you today... and admire your strength... let those comfort tears fall, my sister...
Posted on 04/16/2004
Copyright © 2024 Michele Schottelkorb
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Graeme Fielden on 04/16/04 at 11:42 PM Wow! Such heartfelt energy! I could not quite understand the reference. Yet passion's seemed deep: Yearning's raw...Empathic writing - Me thinks ;) |
| Posted by Maureen Glaude on 04/17/04 at 12:07 AM The Hassidic Jews have an expression, "God counts the tears of women" and it seems appropriate now. Not that the men's tears needn't be counted too. The tragedy of both parents at such a time must be incredible. How superbly you address a tremendously difficult situation. Bless you.& all of them. |
| Posted by Kristine Briese on 04/17/04 at 03:06 AM Oh, lovely in its subtle rhyme; beautiful and warm. |
| Posted by Thomas K. Hunt on 04/17/04 at 06:01 AM A very touching and heartfelt piece that I'm sure will bring peace to the recipients...well done |
| Posted by Ashok Sharda on 04/17/04 at 05:56 PM Its sad but comforting. I can see the positive emotions flowing flawless. I can see the beauty of solidarity with some one we love at this time of sorrow. Its a beautiful piece reflecting hman responses. |
| Posted by Quentin S Clingerman on 04/19/04 at 12:01 PM Deeply felt emotion deeply and gently expressed. Andi has already expressed her appreciation. Your empathy and sympathy shine brightly through. |
| Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 04/20/04 at 03:36 AM I love the rhythm and flow of this Michele. Beautiful expression of pain, but moreso hopefulness. A new favorite of mine of yours. |
| Posted by Dana E Brossard on 04/20/04 at 06:39 PM Beautiful |
| Posted by Susan Q Tomas on 05/03/06 at 02:11 PM Tears can feel so soothing. Your poem goes beyond that though, your poem here shows how you are sharing in her suffering. This is a wonderful yet unexpected friendship piece. |
| Posted by Jean Mollett on 11/06/06 at 03:21 AM Hi Michele,
It's beautiful yet kinda sad. great work.
I also agree with some of the others too. :) |
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