The House of Tears.

David Wakeling

Welcome to this house, welcome one and all,
Don’t get too comfortable, you will have to stand in the hall,
This is the home of the old men who are waiting for the call.
 
The old women are sitting sharing cups of tea.
The children are a little scared of what they might see.
The young men are outraged but cannot flee.

The girls are crying, heartbroken and disappointed,
The priests are comforting those anointed,
And the pregnant ladies are suffering and disjointed.

Welcome children, let me read you a story,
You have come to the path of glory,
But don’t stair at the injured they may be a little gory.

So sit down and share tales of your fears,
Have a joke and sing a song to while away the years,
For you have wandered into the house of tears.

  • Author: David Wakeling (Offline Offline)
  • Published: November 12th, 2024 06:25
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  • Tristan Robert Lange

    Wow! Excellent! Rings beautifully and has an air of truth about it. Welcome to the house of tears indeed! Bravo! 🌹👏

  • arqios

    Magnificently rendered, David!

  • 2781

    For that is the end of all men; and the living will lay it to his heart.

  • Cassie58

    A most poignant read David. Your stanzas beautifully conveyed. All best wishes.

    • David Wakeling

      Muchas grasias mi amigo. Thank you so much

    • Tony36

      WOW

      • David Wakeling

        Wow indeed.Thank you

        • Tony36

          You're welcome

        • sorenbarrett

          At first, I thought you were riding about an old folks home which might be the case. Nonetheless, it sounds even more grim and maybe a morgue or mortuary. Then again this may be a metaphor for how we see ourselves and others nicely written.

          • David Wakeling

            Make of it what you will. There are no wrong answers in this house of tears. Thanks for your insight

          • Goldfinch60

            Wonderful words David.

            Andy

          • Dan Williams

            This is just wonderful. Pondering these last years also drives me to cry, to write. Nice work.

            • David Wakeling

              I hope they are tears of joy. Thanks for commenting

            • NafisaSB

              what a beautiful and poignant scene you have created
              Well done



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