Teardrops Are Not Enough a poem by Brenda Arledge

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   Jodahposted 2 years ago

   https://hubpages.com/literature/Poem-Te … Not-Enough
   
   Brenda this is a touching poem, and the song by Casting Clowns “Scars in Heaven” is amazing.

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      Brenda Arledgeposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks John...
      That song is pretty amazing.
      
      I appreciate you posting this one.

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      Brenda Arledgeposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you John...
      And now...
      More teardrops fall as I learn this evening that Ron’s brother has passed away.

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      Brenda Arledgeposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Scars in heaven...this is  very touching song.

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      Brenda Arledgeposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      I was rereading this one...
      Wed ~ November 16 is Ron's b'day .

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      Brenda Arledgeposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      John...
      The song, " Scars in Heaven " is a powerful song that touches my heart as the teardrops fall....
      
      Too many friends are leaving...
      A part of life which is becoming such a reality.

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   Pamela99posted 2 years ago

   This poem expresses the loss very well. Tears happened with loss, but I know they are not enough. That longing in our hearts dims over time, but it doesn't leave. I always love reading your poems, Brenda.
   
   Thanks for posting Brenda's poem, John.

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      Brenda Arledgeposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks Pamela...
      Tears aren't enough.. but I don't thing anything else is either.
      
      They do dim...that's the part that gets us through.

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   surovi99posted 2 years ago

   Brenda, tears aren't enough and nothing else is either. But you are enough and so is anybody else. Cry as much as you want to, and soon enough you will be strong enough to walk on your own feet.
   
   Thanks, John, for sharing Brenda's post.

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   Brenda Arledgeposted 2 years ago

   Thanks Rosina...
   You are right.
   
   I had so much to get done before, so the tears  didn't come that much.
   
   I still have more to do, but I find the tears more often.
   Unbelievably...it helps.
   
   I'm fine.   No worries.
   
   I've got that strength inside of me...it's just been hiding for awhile.

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   ravirajan01posted 2 years ago

   A very touching poem Brenda.Yes, I agree tears are not enough to cover the magnitude of any grief, but at least tears offer a way to dilute and share the grief instead of keeping it dammed inside. They help, albeit in a small way to keep our inner strengths from eroding. Thanks for sharing
   
   Thanks for sharing John

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      Brenda Arledgeposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks Ravi..
      You are right...tears at least give us an outlet so that we don't harbor everything inside.
      Thanks for reading this one.

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   vocalcoachposted 2 years ago

   Well penned Brenda.  The loss of my son in 2006, still pains my heart to this day.  I share the loneliness that haunts you.

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      Brenda Arledgeposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Audrey,
      I'm sorry to hear that you are haunted by this loneliness.
      
      I can only imagine how much the loss of your son hurts.
      It seems like it would be much harder.
      
      My thoughts are with you.

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      Brenda Arledgeposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Audrey...
      They say time makes it easier...but I don't think it does.
      
      It's been 9 months since Ron passed & it's still not easy.
      
      I will keep his memory alive in my heart...just as you do for your son.
      
      Sending you Big Hugs as we near this season of Thanksgiving & Christmas.

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   ChitrangadaSharanposted 2 years ago

   Hello Brenda!
   This is a touching and heartfelt poem. I agree, tears are not enough- -
   And, there are some people who are not able to cry also. They remain in pain, with a heavy heart.
   Take care and thank you for sharing your thoughts.
   Thank you John for sharing this in the forum.

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      Brenda Arledgeposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you Chitrangada...
      That heavy heart you speak of is very hard to bear...letting the gradual tears flow certainly helps, but it's not quite enough.
      
      I really doubt if anything ever takes the pain completely away. 
      
      One simply learns to move forward & carries it along.

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   Misbah786posted 2 years ago

   A beautiful and touching poem, dear Bredz. Tears are sacred. They are not a sign of weakness but strength. Tears are an emotional reaction to pain, yet people who cry are not helpless and powerless because a teardrop on earth summons the King of heaven.
   Thank you for sharing!
   Thank you for featuring her work in the forum, John.
   Blessings to both of you!

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      Brenda Arledgeposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks Misbah...
      I like that...
      Tears summon the king of heaven.
      
      Tears are beautiful even though they fall at times when we are sad.

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   MsDoraposted 2 years ago

   I share the sad sentiments in this very touching poem. The title says it all. Thanks, Brenda. Thanks for sharing, John.

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      Brenda Arledgeposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks Ms. Dora...
      Tears are not Enough...
      
      Take care.

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    AliciaCposted 2 years ago

    Brenda is right in her poem. Tears are often not enough when we have to deal with a loss. They can sometimes be helpful for mourning the loss of a loved one, but more help may be needed. I hope Brenda and other people find this help if they need it.

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       Brenda Arledgeposted 2 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you gal...
       It's a tough road to walk...but it makes it worse when others are against you.
       
       I know that Ron loved me...so it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks.
       
       No worries

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    Brenda Arledgeposted 2 years ago

    Val
    Few and far between...
    But I'm here

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    Farah N Huqposted 2 years ago

    Tears are surely not enough to express the pain we bear for such loss. Your poem beautifully captures the sadness. Much love and blessings to you.

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       Brenda Arledgeposted 2 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks so much Farah.
       
       Tears cannot even begin to express the pain we feel.

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    Brenda Arledgeposted 2 years ago

    Val...
    Did you manage to get on the forums yet?

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    Jodahposted 2 years ago

    Oh sad

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    Pamela99posted 2 years ago

    This is a very touching poem, and I know it is from your heart, Brenda.

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       Brenda Arledgeposted 2 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks Pamela...
       I'm trying to make today a happy one...but it's bittersweet.
       
       It's Ron's birthday.

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    Farah N Huqposted 2 years ago

    Happy Birthday to Ron! Hope he finds eternal peace....I remember this poem very well. Straight from the heart.... Teardrops are truly not enough to express all the pain we bear. My blessings to you.

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       Brenda Arledgeposted 2 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks Farah...
       It's a bittersweet kind of day.
       
       I wish I could see a glimpse of that celebration in heaven but I know it's a happy reunion...
       
       I'm sure he knows we've been thinking about him today.

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    Misbah786posted 2 years ago

    Happy Birthday to Ron. I trust he is happy and resting in peace. Stay strong, my friend.
    Much Love and Blessings!! <3

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       Brenda Arledgeposted 2 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you Gal...
       I always appreciate your kindness Misbah.
       
       He's surrounded by his family...Mother, Father & Brother..not to forget the others...
       With the most glorious angels singing Happy Birthday.
       
       I'm being strong...well, now & then.
       
       Hugs
       Bredz

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          Misbah786posted 2 years agoin reply to this

          Hugs!

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    jansharesposted 2 years ago

    Heartfelt poem about tears and loss, Brenda. I had a good cry today at a funeral. The irony is we need to get the tears out, but we still have to live with the sadness. Sending you hugs and prayers as you miss your beloved Ron, through your tears.

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