Dry Tears

Dry tears dull her cheeks

No more left has she to cry

All has been taken

Her life, joy and only child

Squandered by a tyrant’s hand

~

Our inaction screams

Falling upon bloody ears

Looking like cowards

We cower in our corner

Pompous in isolation

~

~~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco ~~

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11 responses to “Dry Tears”

  1. Charles Yallowitz Avatar

    Powerful words.

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      Thank you very much.

  2. kimberlyharding Avatar

    wonderful line “Pompous in isolation”

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      Thank you very much.

  3. Lucid Gypsy Avatar

    So very sad.

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      It certainly is, I just wish I had answers.

  4. ioniamartin Avatar

    Great, Dom—but you do that:)

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      Thank you Ionia, I appreciate that. :)

  5. cozyblanketsnowflakerepetitioncompulsion Avatar

    I connected with this deeply — job well done sir

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      Thank you very much, I’m glad my friend. :)

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