A most compelling poetic moment ~
Best Wishes,
Christine

Sometimes apoligies are greater with physical manifestations of realizing something went wrong, this was a great write, thank you for sharing
God Bless
Michelle~

A tear of sincerity
an apology from the heart

Dawn this really hits the heart. Thank you for sharing. Sometimes it doesn't take too much to know one is truly sorry.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

You in such sweet brevity capture this emotion...splendid write.

Allen

It is truly wonderful to watch as personal growth unfolds. Carin'

OH but did he deserve it or was he just playing her? Actually ignore my cynicism, it is a great write. Short and to the point. Liz

Dawn, always a joy to read your skillfully crafted poems.
Apology Accepted ... perfection in six lines. - Gene.

A story told through a brilliant economy of words. Well done!

You have a gift for the concise poem! Brilliant, Dawn!...ET

Sad... that she smiled... unless it was through her own tears. :~) Although true forgiveness (receiving it) and apologies (giving and receiving them) almost always make me tear up too... sometimes while smiling and laughing a little. :~) Maybe it is the release of the weight of the world off my shoulders that makes me smile, I don't know...
Well, obviously you have done it again, Dawn... with just a few simple lines you have penned a deeply thought provoking story. Kudos!

Cryssa :~)
Love your style...

This is lovely, what I get from it is that anyone can shed a tear but are they really sincere or are they trying to manipulate the other into believing they are...Great work!!!

Great short poem, it has raw emotion and reality of a moment such as an apology.

this is so lovely...such tenderness~

A tear from the heart can mean so much more than words. Great Job Dawn!

i like this--the sensisitity of a woman understanding the meaning of a single tear

A great message that promotes the mending of relationships.

Harold M. Nash

So powerful, in so few words.

I like Jerry's comment--"an understatement". You leave unsaid words to light the imagination of the reader. Well done, Dawn.

Understatement . . . That is your strength . . . A book is in the making with all of these gems . . .

So beautiful, Dawn; very well written! BRAVA!

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

I like first 4 sentences, they are beautiful!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Dawn,

No greater remorse has one to give but to shed a single tear and a smile in acceptance is the sincerity of forgiveness. I love your poetry. It's deep in soul and pure in heart. Peace, Love and Blessings Always, Paul.

raw truth's ~ Ted

What greater form of apology is there than the sincerity of the soul and heart reflected throught tears...
hugs Fee

How sweet and sensitive this writer must be.
To conceive these lines is deeply imaginative... and observant.
It is a pleasure to read this amazing short and deep poem.
Love and a happy June to ya' - Bill

A very emotionally moment, filled with loving compassion and love, well said...

Be always safe,
Karen