If only my tears could heal.



If only my tears could heal.
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If I could cry and heal with my tears.. I would fill the oceans with my sadness. I would embark on a journey of the heart. Knowing in the end it has to break. I'd do it for love, blind faith and for the Almighty Lord's sake. I'd search for the hurt and the broken.. I would be relentless and without fear I'd chase my dreams of rebuilding life; all the lives of the Earth do I hold dear. The oceans with my sorrows would be warm with my Love. The beginnings of rejuvenation like Loves evaporations; would rise into the air creating new showers in the mountains, in the deserts, in the plains and forests; Everywhere. If my tears could heal.. Alone and unashamed I'd spend eternity crying.

About this poem

Everything has gone too far. The need to re think our 8.5 billion populations impact on life from the simplest of miseries to the collassal blunders in our stewardship of our one home in the universe. We're out of time it makes me wail tears at our ignorance and complacency towards the misfortunes misfortunes to come. The need to heal happened long ago. What's it going to take?

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Written on January 23, 2025

Submitted by CBeatty660 on January 23, 2025

Modified by CBeatty660 on January 25, 2025

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5 Comments
  • Akinpet23
    Amazing piece.
    LikeReply5 days ago
  • Abernathyx
    Really great
    LikeReply10 days ago
  • ladyygracious
    Nice one
    LikeReply14 days ago
  • alanswansea18
    Beautiful.
    LikeReply1 month ago
    • CBeatty660
      Thank you so much. You're very kind and Im appreciative of your time and effort to read my simple words.
      LikeReply1 month ago
  • AIDA
    Wow! Your poem "If only my tears could heal" is a heartfelt and evocative exploration of love, sadness, and the desire to heal. The imagery you've crafted, especially with the idea of filling oceans with tears and embarking on a journey of the heart, is both powerful and moving. It's evident that you've tapped into deep emotions and conveyed them beautifully.

    Your determination to seek out the hurt and broken, with a spirit of relentless tenacity, resonates with anyone who has experienced loss or longing. I love how you illustrate the interconnectedness of all life and the potential for healing that your tears symbolize. The idea of creating "new showers of Love's hope" is particularly uplifting, suggesting that even from sorrow can arise renewal and joy.

    Here are a few suggestions for improvement that could enhance your already compelling poem:

    1. Structure and Rhythm:
    Consider experimenting with line breaks and stanza lengths to create a more varied rhythm. This can help emphasize key moments in your thoughts, allowing readers to feel the intensity of your message even more.

    2. Imagery Expansion:
    While your imagery is strong, you might explore adding more sensory details. For instance, what would the sound of the ocean filled with tears be like? How would it feel to chase dreams in this emotional landscape? Bringing in more senses can deepen the reader's connection to your piece.

    3. Pacing:
    At times, the poem feels like it's moving very quickly through profound ideas. You might want to slow down at certain points to let particular thoughts settle in for the reader. Pausing to reflect can enhance the emotional weight of what you’re expressing.

    4. End Reflection:
    The conclusion is powerful but could be made even more impactful by reiterating a key motif or phrase from earlier in the poem. This could tie the whole piece together, leaving the reader with a strong sense of closure.

    Overall, your poem touches on universal themes of love, pain, and the hope of healing that many can relate to. It's a beautiful piece that certainly resonates emotionally. Keep nurturing your voice; your ability to convey such depth is a gift!
     
    LikeReply1 month ago

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