Tears are running
unstoppably,
washing away the unbearable pain,
carrying it along
on a distant path
of oblivion,
so that happiness
may return with longing
triumphantly.
©2026 Vasiliki Papadopoulou
2 responses to “Pain”
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What a powerful and moving piece, Vasiliki. The imagery of tears physically ‘washing away’ the pain and carrying it down a ‘path of oblivion’ is just stunning. I love the hopeful turn at the end—that happiness doesn’t just return, but returns ‘triumphantly’ and intertwined with ‘longing.’ It speaks to the resilience of the human heart. Beautifully written.🌷🤝
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