Oh, how lovely that cotton handkerchief
Hiding in the pocket of her red dress
So ornately decorated
The purest white
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Though life has given her tough times and she has shed tears many a time, altogether she is happy! She doesn't complain to anybody. The kerchief with her comes to her aid whenever an unpremeditated tear trickles down her cheeks. The ornately decorated kerchief, hiding in the pocket of dress is more or less a constant companion to her when other friends desert her! A life of pain and joy is masterfully delineated here!
Tears and handkerchief are the most famous tools for women who want to achieve what they have intended. Great.
Vivid images are projected by this poem, quite touching, and the title is outstanding: The Keeper of Her Tears.
She shed tears More than she had to Everybody is gone Friends were no longer there To weep with her......a feeling that touches the heart. Nicely executed.
She shed tears More than she had to Everybody is gone Friends were no longer there To weep with her......this stanza is much touching. This stanza brings me here again.
She shed tears More than she had to Everybody is gone....She has no more tears........... life, sorrows, rejection, love, need for affection...... loss.. all presented so well dear poetess. thank u. tony
Rose Marie, every stanza stands out in this poignant write. The last stanza turns the poem on its head.+++10 Ps two words run together in stanza 5. Last stanza, substitute held for hold.
I was astonished and mesmerized to read this beautiful poem. I think its not the beauty of a handkerchief, its touch of a beautiful hand that puts life in it. What a beautiful poem!
A wonderful comment, Akhtar. It fuels my my mind to pen more. Thank you for this motivation.
It's a fabulous poem! . I always appreciate the way you use simile......She got wrinkles like the map of her life....Thanks for sharing Rose....10
It is always an honor to have wonderful comments from you, Dr.Dillip. Thank you so much.
More than she had to! ! Thanks for sharing this poem with us.
Glad you liked this poem, Edward. Thank you for the visit.
A beautiful poem really. 'Gray carpeted the sky But still the sunset beacons her By witnessingits grandeur She appreciated all gifts Life has given her.'...is very nice. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Anil for taking the time to read the poem. I highly appreciate your nice comments.
Cotton handkerchief is really lovely that is hiding in pocket. White is purest colour that touches mind. Gray carpeted the sky. Crowning glory in beautiful face is nice. She has no more tears is wise definitely. An amazing poem is beautifully penned....10
Kumarmani, you are a poet with an analytical mind. Thank you for the insights as always.
A poet is one who can, if he/she so wishes, extract some oil from a grain of sand. Rose Marie is one such poet, this poem proves it. Here she has extracted life out of a mere handkerchief. A fabulous poem