The uncertainty of tears




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Katsushika Hokusai
Cargo ship and wave 1805




Waves swollen like tears upon leaves

 burst each one

 upon spiked lashes of 

 sand

 a universe pulled into a black hole of certitude

 its retreat pungent 

 upon my cheek


copyright/all rights reserved Audrey Howitt 2014
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  1. Brian MillerMarch 8, 2014 at 1:28 PM

    wow...lots of feeling..esp in those last 3 lines to me...the universe pulled into the black hole of certitude...then your cheek...whew...smiles.

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  2. GraceMarch 8, 2014 at 2:03 PM

    Very emotional with those swelling tears ~ Those black holes can suck us up ~

    Happy weekend Audrey ~

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  3. Loredana DonovanMarch 8, 2014 at 3:22 PM

    So emotive and vivid, lovely! :)

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  4. OutlawyerMarch 8, 2014 at 4:13 PM

    This black hole of certitude seems like the tide to me-- impossible to escape. Very cool. K. Manicddaily

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  5. Wendy BourkeMarch 8, 2014 at 6:33 PM

    Strong images that evoke a primordial response to the inevitability of nature. Intense. Well penned.

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  6. ClaudiaMarch 9, 2014 at 12:40 AM

    strong emotions and intense images... so well captured

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  7. AnonymousMarch 9, 2014 at 3:01 AM

    Wow I agree those last lines pack a punch

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  8. Lisa A. WilliamsMarch 9, 2014 at 5:33 AM

    Very moving with such a perfect close. Beautiful!

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  9. Susan ZutautasMarch 9, 2014 at 6:34 AM

    Have been in and out of a black hole lately or seems like it with many tears bursting. Lovely poem Audrey!

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  10. Sunday Reflections or Stumbling Towards Happiness by Bill HollandMarch 9, 2014 at 8:32 AM

    Let them flow and wash away my unhappiness. :)

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  11. Icy BCMarch 10, 2014 at 5:21 AM

    Beautiful poem!

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  12. MaryMarch 11, 2014 at 8:49 AM

    The idea of a 'black hole of certitude' evokes a VERY vivid picture in my mind. Certitude seems to be generally a good thing, but thinking about it as being a black hole gives it a whole new dimension.

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  13. Kathryn DycheMarch 11, 2014 at 9:29 AM

    love its retreat pungent upon your cheek and the flow to this.

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  14. Jennifer WagnerMarch 11, 2014 at 10:27 AM

    Powerful poem in few words...my favorite kind ;) Love that strong close especially.

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  15. GabriellaMarch 11, 2014 at 2:17 PM

    I was wondering if you had meant your poem to coincide with the sad anniversary of the tsunami in Japan! The black and white of your photo and words reminded me of the sadness of this event.

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  16. Christy BMarch 11, 2014 at 6:56 PM

    Amazing images - in such a limited space too!

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