The Last Ten Drops of Tear

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When the sound of rain mellows down,

When the lady next door appears with her eternal frown,

When the sombre breeze blows the leaves to form a crown,

I let go of past sorrows with the last ten drops of tear.


When the perfumed soil clears the mind,

When the warm hues of sun peeps from the clouds' behind,

When the aroma of dusted spices linger from the grind,

I let go of past sorrows with the last ten drops of tear.


When the tiny bird swings on the fragile branch,

When the old man slowly walks down the lane with a hunch,

When the kids in the park mockingly box and punch,

I let go of past sorrows with the last ten drops of tear.


When I see new flowers bloom in my garden

When I earn my joys from small jobs quite mundane,

When I sit at the corner with a diary and pen

I let go of past sorrows with the last ten drops of tear.


This post was created for the Blogaberry Creative (Monthly) Challenge with theme word Ten

Comments

  1. Deliciously AliveOctober 17, 2025 at 3:19 AM

    Beautiful writing! Your words created a lovely imagery for me. Any particular reason for specifying Ten drops of tears? Mayuri/Sirimiri

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    1. Reubenna DuttaOctober 21, 2025 at 9:02 AM

      Thanks for liking it. It just came to my mind..ten drops

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  2. RomilaOctober 17, 2025 at 4:16 AM

    I feel like you’ve made sorrow into something tangible and delicate, something one can carry but also release bit by bit.

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  3. SaadiqueOctober 17, 2025 at 7:37 AM

    A poignant reflection on the quiet yet profound moments that shape our emotional landscape. Your words capture the essence of life's subtle yet impactful experiences beautifully.

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  4. A Rustic MindOctober 19, 2025 at 2:08 AM

    Beautifully penned — you’ve captured the quiet letting go and the soft weight of memories with such elegance.

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  5. VarshOctober 21, 2025 at 8:25 PM

    Life's full of happy and sad moments which beautifully bring those 'ten drops of tears'. Lovely poem!

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