Cry not
for I am here,
I'm walking beside you.
I am sunshine that lights your way.
I am the daydreams of bright summer skies.
I am the morning痴 dewy kiss.
When loneliness finds you,
know that I知 here.
Cry not.
I知 here
holding your hand,
drying your tears of pain.
I知 the warm breeze upon your face,
as you lay under the weeping willow.
I am the birds that sing to you.
I am their song of love.
I am not gone,
I知 here.
Cry not
for things unsaid,
for you haven稚 lost me.
I am always here above you.
I am the raindrops that fall so gently,
the sweet smell of blooming flowers.
I am the air you breathe.
I知 your angel.
Cry not.
Author notes
Triple Rictameter
Dedicated to my friend, Gary aka Getsbetter. I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
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You have my permission to copy, print, or anything else to please see that these thoughts are sent along to Marilyn's family with my deepest sympathy.
-Ink Artist-
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A contest entry
- Words for the Unknown and Forgotten by inaliel.
300 points, ended February 1, 2007, 6 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - AP Best of the Best Season Two by B Chandler.
450 points, ended February 3, 2007, 17 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - 5 options for the creative poet (8) by bananasfoster42.
525 points, ended February 21, 2007, 11 entries
Honorable winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - American Idol...Poet Style Season 2 by poet2angels.
475 points, ended February 17, 2007, 26 entries
Honorable winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Poets Survivor Season Two- AUDITIONS- (PREWRITES) by Ryno.
300 points, ended March 5, 2007, 17 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Give Me Your Best by Brandon Ashley.
307 points, ended March 10, 2007, 11 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Make Me Feel Better (rip 3 13 04) by sprack44.
420 points, ended March 25, 2007, 11 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Healing & Comfort by Heavens Child.
450 points, ended March 31, 2007, 5 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Contest In Memory of Marilyn, and in Support of Family and Friends by Lady-Pegasus.
1000 points, ended April 13, 2007, 26 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - God Speed, My Friend by Heavenly Angel.
925 points, ended April 18, 2007, 11 entries
Honorable winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Something Bold and Something New... by Quixotically Yours.
500 points, ended May 3, 2007, 13 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - He Took his Own Life! Please... comfort poems needed... by Fantasy dream.
475 points, ended May 1, 2007, 20 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - For Julia by Khadidja the Wise.
450 points, ended June 4, 2007, 5 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - ~*~ A message of hope ~*~ by Tears from within.
353 points, ended June 28, 2007, 16 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
Comments
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Wow this is so beautiful and heartwrenching, your poem made my heart skip a beat it is so beautiful and I know that Billy Joe will love it! I know that I feel like my heart has sunk wonderful write. Thank you so much for entering my conest and Good Luck!
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I can see that this poem has won a lot of awards already and I can only add to it. This is very touching and comforting, as well as being a wonderful poem when it comes to rhythm and flow.
Thank you so much for entering this in my contest.
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You are so kind to share this...
This poem is absolutely beautiful, both in thoughts and presentation. Thank you for sending this lovely comfort poem to us! 
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Oh wow. I am speachless. Thanks so much for the comforting words. Exquisitely written. Patti
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Wow, this was in a lot of contests. Congratulations on your many awards for this; it was obviously expertly penned. I wasn't moved to tears, but it certainly made me smile. I only have a few suggestions, because this was such a gorgeous write, and the beautiful background is distracting me.
I noticed you used some contractions (is that the correct term? They need to do a better job teaching grammar in schools...) throughout the poem. An occasional "I'm" or "haven't" or anything of the sort doesn't hurt, but I personally feel that too many take away from the potential eloquency of the poem, like profanity or slang. An example: "Cry not/ for I am here,/ I'm walking beside you." Because you set it up with something so formal as "for...etc." in the previous line, the sudden introduction of something like "I'm" is, poetically speaking, ugly. Later in your poem, when you write "When loneliness finds you,/ know that I'm here." This isn't as formal; it's genuine, real, and passionate to the speaker, and therefore the contraction (conjunction?) is both audiably and aesthetically pleasing.
Aside from that, and a few punctuation suggestions I could make to ensure the poem runs as smoothly as possible, there isn't much I can say; this was a truly beautiful poem, worthy of the awards it's been previously given. Whether you take my advice or not, it will stay as poignant as it is now, so pat yourself on the back. Thanks for entering, and good luck! -
Brilliant
This has me in tears. It is so poignant and filled with love. You have reached out and touched hearts with this one. Your form and structure is perfect, but oh, the beauty of your soul that cries from these pages!!
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Truly beautiful
I really don't have many words to share to convey the depth of emotion within my heart right now but know this DID touch something deep within...
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Thank you for your contest submission as well as for the requested permission. This is a wonderful piece for this contest, I thank you. It is, as always, a well written rictameter chain that flows so beautifully and meaningfully. Best of luck in this and all of your endeavors.
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This is pretty and so kind of you.
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This is such a beautiful poem, the words are so powerful. My cousin and I used to spend many times together sitting under the weeping willow tree in our yard. Thank you for this entry.
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how beautiful and heartfelt are your gentle words of consolation ...
like a soothing balm ...
maa
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I think our loved ones are always with us, in every breath, every thought every beautiful thing. Wonderful poem. Very touching
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this lightens my heart and i hope it does the same for many more that read it
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this a nice. i'm sorry bout your friends mom. best of luck in my contest.
--Blessed be--
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Thanks DarkPrincess! Much appreciated!
~Lori
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this is beautiful! i love the message it conveys. i also like the shape or look to it and the background. keep writing poet! God bless you always
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Thanks for the lovely comment, debilynn! Much appreciated! I love how triple rictameters look on the page!
~Lori
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Thank you very much for entering this contest. I may add much more of a comment later on since there are so many other submissions.
You may want to keep in mind that I will try to open more of the same contests one after another if I can earn enough feedback to do so which I must say would be truly appreciated. Altogether, I hope this will also give everybody a glimpse at one of you're favorite accomplishments which hopefully in turn inspire them to look at what else you've got. -
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Thanks aGent Lemon! Much appreciated!
~Lori
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Very nice. Lovely imagery//word use. And how you opened it "Cry not for I am here..." Then end the first stanza with "know that I'm here. Cry not." A good form. Cheerful^-^ And very nice. Love the words you use. Put a smile on my face with the ending stanza. Especially the "I'm your angel. Cry not." Did a wonderful job on this. Practically had me in tears.
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Thanks so much EternallyDarkened! Your beautiful comment on this piece is greatly appreciated. Glad you enjoyed the read>
~Lori
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This is so touching, I'm moved to tears. So sad it's beautiful full of hope. Wonderful write. Anyone who has lost someone will be able to relate to this.
Bravo
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Thanks for your beautiful comment, Poetesse! It means a lot!
~Lori
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Cry not
for things unsaid,
for you haven’t lost me.
I am always here above you.
I am the raindrops that fall so gently,
the sweet smell of blooming flowers.
I am the air you breathe.
I’m your angel.
Cry not.
I love the way this poem looks, I love the way you presented it. awesome job, and thank you for entering you truly did make me feel better
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Thanks so much for the lovely comment, sprack! Much appreciated! Triple rictameters do look so beautiful on the page!
~Lori
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Beautiful piece. What else can I say? It kinda left me speechless.
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Thanks Minorchar! Much appreciated!
~Lori
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Wow
Tears are starting to form as I read this. It's amazingly touching, gently carressing a part of one's heart that is often neglected. This is wonderfully beautiful. Great write!!!
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Thanks Princess for the wonderful comment! It is very much appreciated. I'm pleased to know that this piece has touched you.
~Lori
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great write thanks for entering
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Thanks Brandon! Your sweet comment is much appreciated!
~Lori
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Beautiful. Almost made me cry. I had an overwhelming feeling of love when I read this. Very deep...
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Thanks for the wonderful comment on this triple rictameter, boogie! Much appreciated!
~Lori
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I love this style of writing. To read this is...it is like a warming embrace of comfort for loved ones gone. Absolute beauty in style and in meaning
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Thanks for the lovely comment on this piece, Tempest Rose! It is greatly appreciated! I'm pleased that you enjoyed the read.
~Lori
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This is such a beautiful way to remember a loved one. The final episode of Prime Suspect with Helen Mirren featured a eulogy of this nature and it brought me to tears. Your poem did also. It is such a comforting thought to realize that someone is with you always, in every breath you take.
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Thanks so much, peliroja! Your wonderful comment warmed my heart and made me smile. Much appreciated, my friend!
~Lori
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Oh So soft and caressing reading, another one well done Lori
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Thanks so much, Ronn! Much appreciated, my friend!
~Lori
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Loriii! Stop getting so good.. I love this style, I think your talent compliments it so well. And I adore the background and picture. They're perfect matches for the peacefullness and hope within this write.
I adore it Lori-
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Thanks Shirl! I appreciate your lovely comment. When are you going to give rictameter a try again??
~Lori
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This is truly beautiful, in many ways.
For one, it can be taken as spiritual, relating to god; or personal, relating to a lost one who remains alive in your heart. I can relate to it in the second way because it reminds me of someone I lost and can still feel there.
The thoughts themselves are beautiful, regardless of their actual meaning.
The form itself is visually artistic as well. I could never pull that off in written form, which makes me admire it even more, cause I'm more an artist than a writer, though they are both artistic forms.
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Thanks for the beautiful comment on this piece, Greg! It is greatly appreciated! I'm happy to hear you enjoyed the read.
~Lori
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This is so beautiful. You left me breathless after reading this. I also admire your talent for writing form poetry. I'm too impatient do it, so I always appreciate poets that can. Great job on this!
Chelsea
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Thanks once again, Chelsea, for another lovely comment! I truly appreciate you taking time to read my work. These triple rics can become quite addicting once you start writing!
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Beautiful
A lovely poem! I liked how your poem was visually artistic along with keeping to a good flow. I've never attempted that style before. After reading your poem, I might just give it a shot! -
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Thanks for the wonderful comment, RatherImaginative! It is greatly appreciated! As I've said to others, I never attempted writing rictameter until joining AP but now I'm hopelessly addicted to the challenge!
~Lori
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I've once tried to write a rictameter, but failed miserably. And here you are, with a triple rictameter! I wish I could write one that flows as smooth as this one.
The poem gave me such a comforting feeling...it's great knowing that someone's actually there for you. I'm sure your friend felt that way after reading your poem.
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Thanks for the great comment, penciled! Much appreciated! I just started writing rictameter since joining AP and I've come to love the challenge of writing in this form.
~Lori
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Hell Yes
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Thanks Tyler!
~Lori
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Thanks Ryan!
~Lori
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Excellent poem. I really liked this. It made me feel comforted and not alone. You write beautifuly. Your writing inspires me to be a better myself. Great job!
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Thank you for the lovely comment on this piece, Princessdove! It is greatly appreciated!
~Lori
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won a few things for this have ya? ...i can see why this is really beautiful and written very well! thank you for sharing and keep on writing!
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Thanks for the great comment on this piece, Darkness! It is very much appreciated!
~Lori
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INSPIRING AND TOUCHING!
I am sure your beautiful and touching words will bring a lot of joy and happiness to him Lori.
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DEAR LORI
You are always so very welcome dear friend, this one is so heart-felt, I am sure he will be so happy as he read this.
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love it!
Beautiful form and an excellent job you have done on this poem!
Perfect emotion , flow and feel to this...Scores big points with his judge
Best of luck!
Lynda
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Thanks so much for the lovely comment on this triple rictameter, Lynda! I greatly appreciate it! So pleased that you enjoyed this write!
~Lori
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Beautifully written! This is a touching and very poignant piece! Much enjoyed! Thank you for sharing and for being a part of the contest!
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Thanks so much, Heavenly Angel! Your lovely comment is truly appreciated!
~Lori
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Simply amazing~~
Lori,
This is such a beautiful piece of work!! Your words comfort the reader regardless the line... you touched my heart and soul with this piece!! This piece is by far one of my favorite of your works!! Thank you for sharing!!
Love ya Sis!!
Shannon
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Thanks so much Sis! This was written for Gary (getsbetter) and the thoughts are close to my heart since the death of son-in-law is still such a fresh wound to my heart. Thanks for your beautiful words! Love Ya!
~Lori
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absolutely beautiful. thanks for this wonderful entry
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Thanks for your wonderful comment, bananasfoster! Much appreciated! Thanks for the HM in your contest!
~Lori
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YAY! I'm a 5, that must be good!
~Lori
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Beautiful.. this eases the pain and the grief for those who have loss someone dear..
This is the kind of poem that you keep by your side to make you feel better day by day..
A beautiful keepsake from a beautiful mind.. Thank you for sharing this to me tonight..
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Thanks so much, Inaliel! I truly appreciate your wonderful comment on this piece!
~Lori
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Excellent...
Such a kind and thoughtful write, presented so beautifully... I can imagine Gary finding great comfort from these beautiful poetic lines, that have spilled from your creative pen... it takes my breath away, with perfect flow, aliteration and warm and tender imagery
Love and smiles
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Thanks so much, Lilac, for your sweet comment on this piece! It is greatly appreciated.
~Lori
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BEAUTIFUL!
This is exceptional! I love the serenity in these words. You have made good use of this form with this tender poem. I have yet to look but I know Gary loved this. Everything works here. The entire presentation is filled with love and spirituality. This is very beautiful!
Blessings & Love ♥
Renee
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Thanks for the wonderful comment on this triple rictameter, Renee! You're sweet words are truly appreciated, my friend!
~Lori
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