Sacrifice Poem by Viola Grey
Sacrifice
Tears mean nothing
compared to blood run dry
from loving you.
Each slow beaten drop
heralds another subtle lie
we tell each other
in order to smile in the face
of anger.
And I'm just so damn tired
of trying to break the surface
and cry.
2/4/09
'lie we tell each other in order to smile in the face of anger'... beautiful poetic expression...emotion rich...good work, Viola 10
Powerful emotions presented through a fine flowing work. Great piece Viola. Mark
A piece of fine art crafted brilliantly. Your arrow is aimed straight to the lie of anger. Short, sharp and shivery. Ten from me. Karin Anderson
You have condensed very aptly here Viola a whole lot of heartache into a few lines - - and this is the craft of the fine poet you are..... a very sound piece. and 10 + + + from Fay..xx
Superbly written poignant piece Viola...wonderful to read...thank you...10++
How sad. A poewerful and poignant short, with your usual poetic eloquence. Much enjoyed Steve
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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5/2/2024 12:34:32 AM # 1.0.0.1119
trying to break the surface and cry... mmm that is so cool... I really like the whole tears\ blood thing you have going on there... very neat. you have done a great job with this. Becca