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Tears
by William Bonilla → (All Poetry by William Bonilla)
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Harden, at your youth
Towards reality
Jesting at tragedy
Or moments of ends.

At death, sickness
At a fallen friend
Suppressing your tears
Threatening your hood.

Afraid of laughter
From your peers
Set upon your ways
Don’t try to hide
A sensitive soul.

It’s only human
So let it flow
In the future
During
Your golden years
Tears will freely flow
So behold.

At the sight
Of a grandchild’s
First step,
First word, a gentle smile
Or scraped knee
Even just while they sleep.

The more wisdom you attain
The more tears, you’ll cry
And in your final days
Time to die.


By: William Bonilla
2/23/02

(Never Posted Before)
Wrote it in 2002



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 Reviews of "Tears"
Reviewed by Lois Christensen
Reviewed on September 9, 2008
Tears, I still shed many ,especially at nights. Dpn't like them in front of kids and grandkids. Keep them hidden but they come bidden from somewhere at night. Death has made me more tearful than before. It is good to cry and shed tears over a loved one, but tell that to the family.

Reviewed by Rose Rideout
Reviewed on August 26, 2007
So very true William, I have nine grandchildren and as I watch them and the changes they go through, they don't always understand the many reasons we sheed those tears. a beautiful write, thank you for sharing.
Newfie Hugs, Rose

Reviewed by Mary Patterson
Reviewed on July 6, 2007
Very true William, I think everyone needs to cry sometimes. It helps to relieve the inner emotions and cleanse the soul........M

Reviewed by Kimmy Van Kooten
Reviewed on June 30, 2007
Excellent, insightful and so, so true!
Tears really do well up, as one becomes more and more appreciative of life and the time we have left here, enjoying the simplest of gifts!
Enjoyed these, 'Tears", William
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on June 30, 2007
Superb poem, thank God we have tears! Beautifully written William!

ET

Reviewed by Victor Buhagiar (Reader)
Reviewed on June 30, 2007
"For we are born in others pain, to die in our own." Thompson I believe. Great insight on life.

Reviewed by Joyce Bowling
Reviewed on June 29, 2007
Tears are a wonderful part of life, they allow us to release frustration, express joy, and often cleanse our soul. Enjoyed this poem very much. You are right my friend, as we age...the tears do seem to flow a bit more freely. Great write!
Blessings,
Joyce B.

Reviewed by Barbara Smith
Reviewed on June 29, 2007
William, tears, tears, they're hard to hold back and sometimes we'll squeeze our lids to keep them on track; but, in an instant a tear drop will land on our cheeks and we'll let go of all our emotions. This is such a truthful write! I enjoyed the honest feelings I received from this read.

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on June 29, 2007
Stunning and wise write William..
Many need to let the tears flow as you say...

Reviewed by Morning Star
Reviewed on June 29, 2007
It's only a natural to let your emotions show
but very hard for a man to do so,yet you have
Captured this emotions beautifully on this very
Stunning piece love how your words captured a trully
Nice vividness and Imagery!!
Outstanding job as always!!
Love Peace and Happiness to you...Yolie

Reviewed on June 29, 2007
William,

Beautiful. More men need to show emotion.......the world might be a better place!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed on June 29, 2007
Excellent write, William; very well penned! BRAVO!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

Reviewed by Vasile Baghiu
Reviewed on June 29, 2007
Nice poem. This is a stanza I am going to show my son:

"Afraid of laughter
From your peers
Set upon your ways
Don’t try to hide
A sensitive soul."

Excelent!
Vasile

Reviewed by Barbara Mercer
Reviewed on June 29, 2007
Profound and wise William, thank you. Waves of love }}}}}}}} Barbara

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on June 29, 2007
It’s only human
So let it flow

A lesson I learned some time ago, and they are often just what we need.

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on June 29, 2007
Takes a man to cry in public....

Reviewed by twinklewrites at her desk (Reader)
Reviewed on June 29, 2007
Very insightful write William, enjoyed…hugs, Peggy

Reviewed by George Thompson
Reviewed on June 29, 2007
Vrty well written. This covers territory for people who have not yet learned....and need to.

George

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on June 28, 2007
Deeply touched by this heartfelt offering...specially today feeling like a turkey myself....oerrrrr!!

Thanks for sharing Dear ONE!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Regina Pounds
Reviewed on June 28, 2007
William, you touch on heart-wrenching truth about the fearful folly of youth and the treasures of life gained over the years.

Wonderful, wise, great advice to the young and a reminder of joy to the more mature ones.

Gina

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on June 28, 2007
Wonderful writing,enjoyed so very much...Hugsssssssss

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on June 28, 2007
Just think, tears clean out your eyes and release so much that is necessary...Ed

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter
Reviewed on June 28, 2007
Nothing but the beautiful truth here. Awesome!
love,
Susan


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