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No Tears for Me
by CJ Heck → (All Poetry by CJ Heck)
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Based on a conversation overheard in a nursing home years ago.


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No Tears For Me

No tears for this one,
not for me, that won’t do.
I don’t pity me,
so I’m asking, don’t you.

I’m content wearing my life
I’ve had a grand view.
I won’t waste my life
feeling sorry, feeling blue.

Each makes his own bed,
we’re just captains at sea
in our oceans of life
where you can’t help but see

that no matter how bad
things at times seem to be,
there are many worse off
than those such as me.

Love, hope and laughter
when scattered about
have a way of returning
to us, there’s no doubt.

So no tears for this one,
not for me, that won’t do.
I don’t pity me,
so I’m asking, don’t you.


 


 

 

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 Reviews of "No Tears for Me"
Reviewed by George Thompson
Reviewed on January 30, 2007
Great write, CJ! It brings back moments to me that I "wish" I'd had before my Mom's passing. Blessings!
George

Reviewed by Linda Hill
Reviewed on January 29, 2007
Awesome poem about a great lady! I used to work in a nursing home and for a resident to have such a wonderful outlook is refreshing. Thank you for sharing CJ.

~Linda~

Reviewed on January 29, 2007
ok, great poem about lifes changing times CJ

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on January 28, 2007
a insightful tribute to one who ages gracefully ...

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter
Reviewed on January 28, 2007
A proud soul knows their path. I can understand this fearless man. He is my father. This is tender and brought tears to my eyes. Thank you.
Love,
Susan

Reviewed by Flying Fox Ted L Glines (Reader)
Reviewed on January 28, 2007
Neat poem and a super outlook! You know, growing old and dying does not bother me, except for one thing -- there are way too many books left to read! And, sure enough, right after I die, you'll probably write a new poem! Terrible situation.

Ted

Reviewed by Debra Kraft
Reviewed on January 28, 2007
Excellent, CJ! And the picture is a perfect companion. I only hope I can have such a fine smile and such a fine outlook when I come to wear my years more openly. ;-)

Reviewed by Michael Mathieu (Reader)
Reviewed on January 28, 2007
A wonderful write for a grand lady,You honor her with this write CJ..
Well done,

Michael

Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on January 28, 2007
CJ, sometimes a few kind words can soothe a soul that are wearing a toughness dress for all to see, but that needs a kind word.
Thanks for the poem, and thaks for sharing it.
Georg

Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on January 28, 2007
Excellent write CJ
enjoyed reading

Love & Peace
William

Reviewed by J M (Reader)
Reviewed on January 27, 2007
A beautiful Poetic Tribute of this encounter with this woman...CJ!!!!

Light & peace,
Jo6selyn

Reviewed by Kimmy Van Kooten
Reviewed on January 27, 2007
A wonderful write! "No Tears for Me", should be the only medicine given to those who are grief stricken, or filled with anger or anxiousness, pessimism,etc...
Well done!, CJ
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~

Reviewed by Joyce Bowling
Reviewed on January 27, 2007
Lovely write CJ...I only hope that I can have that view and outlook on life in my golden years. I imagine that my mom will be like this, for she has grit and determination like no other, a real fighter and doesn't want any pity for any reason. You've captured the true spirit of this spit fire of a lady within these lines. Reminds me of the character Miss Daisy on the movie driving Miss Daisy...enjoyed this much. Another great write CJ!
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling

Reviewed by Carole Mathys
Reviewed on January 27, 2007
I so agree with Andy, a very wise way to live...

Carole

Reviewed by Rusty Daily
Reviewed on January 27, 2007
I'm constantly pleased how you can take a snippet of your observation and turn it into a life's lesson poem. We all 'see' the world, but you transform your observations into art. Thank you.
loveya
Rusty

Reviewed by H. Lena Jones
Reviewed on January 27, 2007
Absolutely wonderful, for that's the way it should be, really. We know we're here for a time, not forever. This world is not our final destination, we're just passing through. What a woman! What an outlook on life! Good write, CJ...

God Bless
Love and hugs
Lena

Reviewed by Victor Buhagiar (Reader)
Reviewed on January 27, 2007
Very, very positive outlook. Some people do surprise you especially when you notice others break down when disaster strikes. Not that I don't pity these people, mind you. Victor

Reviewed by Laura Mayer (Reader)
Reviewed on January 27, 2007
She had a wonderful outlook, not many could do as she did after losing her children. A very wise and strong woman. Very nice write that depicted her sentiments well. Hugs, Laura

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on January 27, 2007
A very wise way to live...

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on January 27, 2007
Great offering....thanks for sharing!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Guy Hogan
Reviewed on January 27, 2007
A great philosophy of life. A strong woman. A poem that combines the two. Thank you, CJ. Guy--

Reviewed by Art Hernandez
Reviewed on January 27, 2007
Your poem shows the strength of a woman who finds life and love even though she has lived longer than her siblings...a nice poetic expression of thought...

nice work.....Art Sun...

Reviewed by Susan Sonnen
Reviewed on January 27, 2007
I love it and I'm saving it. Thank you.

Susan

Reviewed on January 27, 2007
Lovely and inspiring write, CJ; very nicely done and presented! BRAVA!

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

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on January 27, 2007
This is a wonderful message and a wonderful write to remind us how well off we are with health and loved ones close by. Well done CJ.

Fee

Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers
Reviewed on January 27, 2007
CJ,
Your tribute to her, makes her even more resilient to pity. She was not only wise but true to her faith and self, otherwise, she would have suffered some weaknesses that she didn't appear to have.
Another wonderful write.

Lisa

Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper
Reviewed on January 27, 2007
"No Tears for Me" is truly inspirational. As each of us grow old, we look back behind us, live in the moment, and avoid looking ahead, but all in all, we know we've lived a full life that has been satisfying enough in many ways that leave no room for tears.

You've captured the heart and strength of a valiant lady in a well-written poem.

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg
Reviewed on January 27, 2007
A fine tribute, CJ, to a wise and healthy woman. It is so true that we reap what we sow in this life. I wish more people understood that.

Light and Wisdom ...
Richard Lloyd Cederberg

Reviewed on January 27, 2007
A remarkable example of the stoicism that was endemic of her generation. You capture and convey a sadly, dying characteristic well, C.J.


Reviewed by Lynn Barry
Reviewed on January 27, 2007
What an amazing poem, that honors a resilient soul. My mother in law died in many ways when one of her kids died. She had one kid left but was never the same. I always thought it was too bad that she could not let go of her sadness. She seemed to prefer grave visiting to visiting her kid that was still alive.
Great read...thanks!

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on January 27, 2007
You have captured her feelings so well in your poetic tribute to her and all who face those facts of life all too soon. Marvelous outlook.

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on January 27, 2007
What a marvelous outlook this woman had, and what a marvelous poetic tribute to her!


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