When the Child Cries the Mother Suffers

When the child cries the mother suffers,
When night comes, the daylight leaves;
When thousands die, the valley grieves-
Cover your dead; for more will always be coming.

When heart calls, there’s a heart must answer,
Though it be a million miles away;
Distance apart can't smile and can't lie-
Cover your dead; for more will always be coming.

The small must always follow the greater,
Hence you see the sun, the moon;
Though closeness makes the heart grow absent-
The dead won't need your silver coin.

Published October 14, 2011 Write a comment
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narain, jay p.
A great write.
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Kendzi
Well presented write here! Loved it!
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Gita Ashok
An interesting write with a unique title. Best lines: "When heart calls, there’s a heart must answer, Though it be a million miles away;"
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Patrick McFarland
Intriguing indeed! Love the last line.
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Sandra Martyres
A thought provoking write Patti... one that rdeserves to be read and read again...I like the comparisons that you make effortlessly...
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