Today I was reading a post titled “If I Only Had a Heart” by Laurie Buchanan http://holessence.wordpress.com/2012/08/28/if-i-only-had-a-heart/ and as several of us posted our comments it reminded me of a poem I wrote eight years ago. I have been asked to post it. So here it is.
CRYSTAL TEARS
By Ann Marquette
It has been so very long
Since tears have flowed freely
As each tear cannot find its way free
It crystallizes within this heart of mine
So many times I feel the pain
Of the crystal tears piercing my heart
I wonder how long will it be
Before the pain is washed away
What will it take to melt these crystal tears
Allowing them to flow freely once more…
©February 2004
All rights reserved
Ann Marquette 
Ann – thank you so much for sharing this heart-felt poem.
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Thanks Laurie, for “Like”ing this and for sharing it on your post.
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The pleasure was all mine Ann.
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🙂
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The imagery in this is poignantly dark. I love it. 🙂
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Thanks for stopping by Rigel. I am glad you like this piece. I don’t think I would call it dark, more like deep and sad 🙂
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I think it might’ve just been me, then. I am drawn to the image of crystal tears building up inside. 🙂
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I think of them as beautiful clear crystal tears. Although that was several years ago, they haven’t all melted yet 🙂
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Oh, Ann…it is good to hear your voice again. Seeking renewal. Thanks for sharing this so touching work.
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Thank you dear Joyce.
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Your poem was beautiful and reminded me of how I felt when my stepdad died.I take time as the blessing it can be while waiting for the crystal to set me free.
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Thank you Lexiesnana for stopping by my post and so glad you like this.
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