Sunday, July 17, 2005

Tears

Like mercury leaks

from a broken thermometer

then clings stubbornly

to where it has fallen,

our tears cling to our cheeks

before tumbling

into the crevices

made by our forgotten smiles

that allow us

to lick the salt

before it stings and wounds.

(c)--Christina Cowling

1 Comments:

At 7:17 AM, Blogger Vi Jones said...

I love this one, Christina, especially the way in which you have connected the mercury leak with tears. Beautifully executed.

Vi

 

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