Dennis Cardiff: Poems and Prose

Tears

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woman-crying

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I feel your tears,
my eyes burn.
A cloak of heaviness
descends upon my heart.

I have no words
to console you.
Nothing I can write
will remove your sorrow.

I’ve experienced
the pain of love,
and known the joyousness
that thoughts of love can bring.

You guided me
into this world,
this pendulum, of emotion
that brings heartache and grief;

that also brings
jubilation,
a season of flowers and growth
that makes life worth living.

I sit with you
in soft silence.
I read your words of longing.
I pray for your healing.

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47 responses to “Tears”

  1. bwdell Avatar
    bwdell

    I like the meter and rhythm of this poem best of all your poems I read today.

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    1. Dennis Cardiff Avatar
      Dennis Cardiff

      Hi Bob, thanks for your support and encouragement. It is much appreciated. ~ Dennis

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  2. Grace Omiks Avatar
    Grace Omiks

    Emotion laden!

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    1. Dennis Cardiff Avatar
      Dennis Cardiff

      Thank you so much, Grace. I found your blog very interesting and plan to return often to read your posts and to visit your other sites. ~ Dennis

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      1. Grace Omiks Avatar
        Grace Omiks

        Thanks Dennis. I really appreciate it. I’m looking forward to an interesting blogging experience with you.

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  3. Elaine Avatar
    Elaine

    Dennis, I’m just getting caught up on some of the blog posts after a busy few weeks. Just came upon this poem and I am glad I did, I think it is lovely. Listeners are important people–I know because many have listened to me and it has meant the world to me, I read somewhere that the most meaningful conversation between two people can also be when no word is ever spoken–they are just “there”. The unspoken words convey so much more than words sometimes.

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      Dennis Cardiff

      Hi Elaine, It is always great to hear from you. Us grandparents need to stick together. I’m glad you liked my poem. I’ve suffered enough losses to know that it isn’t the words that help, but the love behind them. I agree, conversations without words are often the most meaninful. ~ Dennis

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  4. susanhorsnell Avatar
    susanhorsnell

    What a beautiful, heartfelt poem. Thank you for introducing me to your blog site.

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      Dennis Cardiff

      Thanks, Susan, for your support and encouragement. It is much appreciated. ~ Dennis

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  5. Gargi Avatar
    Gargi

    Incredibly heartfelt poem. I will have to read some more of yours soon. Thanks.

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    1. Dennis Cardiff Avatar
      Dennis Cardiff

      I’m so glad you visited. Thanks for your kind words. I’m sure we have much in common. ~ Dennis

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      1. Gargi Avatar
        Gargi

        You know, I think you are right, we may have some things in common. I am thinking about painting as well and I saw your blog. Wow, you are multi-talented. I painted a mural to start out. I don’t know if that counts. :)

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  6. Kaudresi Avatar
    Kaudresi

    Feels like you were speaking to me.

    Thank you for this.

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      Dennis Cardiff

      Thanks for your kind words. ~ Dennis

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      Dennis Cardiff

      Thanks for reblogging my post. It is much appreciated. ~ Dennis

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  8. bluebutterfliesandme Avatar
    bluebutterfliesandme

    Such a lover with your prose. Sigh!

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    1. Dennis Cardiff Avatar
      Dennis Cardiff

      Sindy, that is the nicest comment I’ve ever received. Thank you so much. Sigh!

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      1. bluebutterfliesandme Avatar
        bluebutterfliesandme

        I’m a flatterer but you have a way with words friend. :D

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  9. beetleypete Avatar
    beetleypete

    Not only emotional words Dennis, but a brilliant picture to accompany them. Perfectly aposite. Regards from Norfolk. Pete.

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    1. Dennis Cardiff Avatar
      Dennis Cardiff

      Hi Pete, thanks for the complement. It is much appreciated. I enjoyed reading your post “Little things mean a lot”. I’m not a DIY guy, although I can tackle some carpentry. I’m no help with your water problems. In fact we have the same problem. We live in a hundred year old house with a sump pump in the basement. When we have a heavy rain, or when the snow melts in Spring, we have a minor flood.

      I envy you in your retirement. ~ Dennis

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    midnightdemons7

    I have nominated you for the The Liebster award

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      Dennis Cardiff

      Thank you so much for nominating me for the Liebster Award. I am humbled and honored. ~ Dennis

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        midnightdemons7

        http://midnightdemon.com/2013/10/21/the-liebster-award/ This tell you more about it. I forgot to include it in the nomination. You are welcome!

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    randomlyabstract

    Beautifully put!

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      Dennis Cardiff

      Thanks so much for your kind words. ~ Dennis

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  13. mockingbird181984 Avatar
    mockingbird181984

    Oh my! Such lovely words! In situations like this, I become speechless… and if I could hug the person, I would. If only to show what I truly feel. But your poem has captured it. How lovely! Thanks.

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    1. Dennis Cardiff Avatar
      Dennis Cardiff

      Thanks for your kind words. I’m always at a loss for words when others are in pain. Having experienced many tragedies myself, others have given me well intentioned words of support; they didn’t help. Silence, caring, prayer and love are the only things that helped me. If the person is near, a hug is certainly the answer. ~ Dennis

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    Watcher

    excellent prose

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      Dennis Cardiff

      Thanks for your kind words. ~ Dennis

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  15. Mark Lanesbury Avatar
    Mark Lanesbury

    Beautifully written Dennis. Coming from that place of pain that we go through and see in others, and eventually release and understand its wisdom. Thank you for sharing. Namaste

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    1. Dennis Cardiff Avatar
      Dennis Cardiff

      Thanks, Mark, for the wisdom in your words. Reading your post “Learning to Love” was wonderful timing. I am ready to love myself. Namaste

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  16. Skye @ TheSanctuaryofMyHeart Avatar
    Skye @ TheSanctuaryofMyHeart

    Oh, Dennis….Simply beautiful.

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      Dennis Cardiff

      Thanks Skye. I loved your poem “Bare Trees and I”. I hate to see the flowers die. I’m not a winter person. ~ Dennis

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  17. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar
    Sue Dreamwalker

    Such sensitivity to your words Dennis.
    I pray with you for all of those tears yet to be shed
    Blesings
    Sue

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      Dennis Cardiff

      Thanks, Sue, for your kind words and your prayers. I signed the petition to help free Ana Paula and 29 of her Greenpeace crewmates who are trapped in a Russian jail for trying to save the Arctic from oil drilling. ~ Dennis

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        Sue Dreamwalker

        Many thanks Dennis…. We need more who have Hearts as compassionate as yours
        Peace and Light my friend
        Sue :-)

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  18. btg5885 Avatar
    btg5885

    Very nice. Sometimes sitting with someone is a great therapy. They know you care enough to be with them, even if few words are spoken. Well done in words and deed.

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    1. Dennis Cardiff Avatar
      Dennis Cardiff

      Thanks for your kind words. I’m a better listener than a speaker. Sometimes it works out for the best. ~ Dennis

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      1. btg5885 Avatar
        btg5885

        Listening is an art. More people need to practice it.

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        ranthegauntlet

        A better listener than a speaker….sigh. Do you give lessons? Lovely poem! Diane

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      3. Dennis Cardiff Avatar
        Dennis Cardiff

        Hi Diane, my wife often gets angry with me because I don’t talk much. I’m an introvert, I enjoy listening.

        I read your About page. I have heard many stories like yours. I’m glad that you are out of your abusive relationship. ~ Dennis

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  19. diffusethemuse Avatar
    diffusethemuse

    What gently powerful poetry. Moving the mind and heart to empathy. Thank you Dennis.

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      Dennis Cardiff

      Thanks for your encouragement and support. When I read, I’m often taken to an unknown place, where I feel the emotions of other people. There’s nothing I can do but love and pray. ~ Dennis

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  20. bluesage63 Avatar
    bluesage63

    Beautifully written Dennis, thank you

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      Dennis Cardiff

      Thank you for your kind words. ~ Dennis

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