Slow Slipping Tear

That first tear that drops

Slow slipping tear

Poised to break

Somewhere beyond abyss

Off tis raw edge cheek

If thy death toll must ring

May I ask one last thing

 

Look upon the soul within

Before thy final leap

 

 

 

Reviews

[rutherford]

Reminds me of the style of an english romantic poet.

[Michael G. Smith]

Cool, that's what I was trying for, thanks.

[Pryde Foltz]

Off ‘tis raw of cheek

I love this line for the humanity and naturalism it adds to what would have otherwise been a romantic write. The last stanza is wonderful too. Great poem.

[Michael G. Smith]

It's one of the few that come spilling out without much thought and with little change.

[Rita L. Sev]

This piece has an almost Shakespearean feel to it, Mike - That first tear says it all, and leads to many others...

[Michael G. Smith]

Thank you, when I began writing poetry I did most of it in early English because I am very inspired by Shakespeare.

[Azure Montessa (Blue)]

I love the words used and the rhymes! This reminds me of ancient poetry. I haven't been able to read something of this sort for quite along time. Thanks, Mike. :x

[Michael G. Smith]

Your welcome. I like your profit picture. It seems to pop out every time I see it.

[Renée]

Classic feel to this write..a tear says so much..in this sorrow Nicely Done Mr. Smith

[Michael G. Smith]

Men cry let's face it.