Love Poem: A Tear-Ful Conversation With My Daughter
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Written by: Susan Ashley

A Tear-Ful Conversation With My Daughter

It starts with only one -
one like me
a melancholy migrant
from the immortal part of her
to the locus of her physical being --
the center of her emotional wisdom 

I gain heartfelt strength as I gather my forces
rising up en masse
riding cresting waves of woe
to breach the ramparts - 
the welling rims 
of her loving eyes

it starts with only one -  
one  perfectly  ripened  drop  of  sorrow
this beautifully packaged pain 

and a lustrous cascade of soulful pearls ensues
wept gems pouring forth from a pure heart..

I am the tears your mother cries.


Susan Ashley
May 5, 2018


~ Poem Of The Week ~
Week beginning Sunday, May 13, 2018


~ Seventh Place ~
Contest: Early May Premiere (2018)
Sponsor: Brian Strand


Poet's note; For my beautiful daughter, Jocelyn, you inspire me with your light, joy, spirited determination and intellect. Though your academic pursuits take you many, many miles away from me and I grieve your absence, when you return home I shall celebrate with tears of joy!
For today, however, I'll let my grieving tears speak for themselves...
I love you and I miss you, my Jocee <3