So timely! Writing a poem as we speak about the "dam". As always, brilliant rhythm and meaning, Anita. Thank you...Lin

Anita,
The rhythm of this poem adds to the upbeat message. You get me thinking about human nature and our reactions to the bumpy road we all travel. Love and Hugs,
Sheila

the well of joy and sadness overflows with the tip of emotions -- some tip more easily than others -- but all, have a tipping point -- to emote or not, the heart knows the answer -- JMW

VERY NICE POEM!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

It didn't make me cry, but crying is a wonderful relief for those in anguish. Too much crying is caused by bad behavior. If you haven't cried for joy, you haven't experienced true joy.

Ron

It is true that tears bring relief and that they are therapeutic. Thank you for sharing your thoughts via these well-written rhyming couplets. Love and best wishes to you,

Regis

Tears must never be denied, for they wash the soul...
for when our hearts are filled with joy or sorrow...
some must spill.

Tears are for many the only release of pain either physical or emotional that we have and to be denied there healing grace is indeed a depravaton of the soul. For so many generatons men were not allowed the luxury of tears or at best would keep them hidden away till they were in the privacy of their hidden rooms. Today that has changed somewhat but still all too often old habits die hard and we still swallow the lumps in our throats and the dew in our eyes....
Fee

An excellent poem A Pax,it's difficult to imagine
not having the ability to cry...ET

Very good poem

I've cried more tears in the last year than I have in a while. Real tears, since the loss of my Daddy in May, 2008. Been crying since 2001 in my words - excellent advice in these rhyming lines; well done, Lady A.

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