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crystal tears
She cried with crystal tears
And dried them with porcelain hands
Had she forgotten her value?
For with tears so pure as they flow
They leave a soft sparkling glow
Over ruby lips and petal cheeks
How important she know
Her inner beauty below
For her skin like snow has been beaten, bruised, misused
There’s a river of pain running deep
Like a thief in the night robbing sleep
Sometimes, she can’t even believe her reflection
But mirrors don’t reveal what’s underneath
For she is lovely, pure, and bright
Like a harvest moon unveils rare light
Yes, how important she know
That when crystal tears flow
It’s her treasure
That’s starting to show.
And dried them with porcelain hands
Had she forgotten her value?
For with tears so pure as they flow
They leave a soft sparkling glow
Over ruby lips and petal cheeks
How important she know
Her inner beauty below
For her skin like snow has been beaten, bruised, misused
There’s a river of pain running deep
Like a thief in the night robbing sleep
Sometimes, she can’t even believe her reflection
But mirrors don’t reveal what’s underneath
For she is lovely, pure, and bright
Like a harvest moon unveils rare light
Yes, how important she know
That when crystal tears flow
It’s her treasure
That’s starting to show.
Published 10th Apr 2022
Author's Note
NaPoWriMo 2022
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10th Apr 2022 5:13pm
Dear T,
Oh there is a sad beauty in this write that makes me think of a number of people who’ve gone through some pretty fierce situations. They couldn’t see their success for coming through the other side but I was awed and your lovely tribute to that strength is a true homage. H🌷
Oh there is a sad beauty in this write that makes me think of a number of people who’ve gone through some pretty fierce situations. They couldn’t see their success for coming through the other side but I was awed and your lovely tribute to that strength is a true homage. H🌷
13th Apr 2022 2:48am
I wrote this for a friend, for those exact reasons. They miss their own reflection amidst their struggle, we must remind them of it. Thanks for stopping by, as always
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12th Apr 2022 3:13pm
this is beautiful beyond words. So delicate like a flower yet every petal is thrumming with power and strength.
13th Apr 2022 2:53am
Love this comment! I just love using flowers in poetry.. so fragile and beautiful, yet strong and resilient against harsh weather :) thanks for stopping by
