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5 Things That Make me Cry

 1. Memories (some hurt, some soothe and some can never be replicated again).

2. Demise of a specially loved one.

3. Being away from my parents.

4. A truly bliss filled moment.

5. Listening to my favorite songs by my dearest Dasettan. (Dr. K.J Yeshudas).

I've shared mine. Tell me yours.

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SUFFIX said…
Eyes glisten with tears, some times out of joy or sorrow, marvellous nature's gift to vent out!! May God makes your heart firm and wish you happy moments!!
Thanks for sharing your innermost thoughts.

Made me stop and ponder on things that make me cry.

Joy always,
Susan
Swati said…
hmm..almost the same
SoulSpace said…
genuine display of affection...a sudden hug/kiss

saying goodbye..when I know i may not have them near me again...

letting go...

movies ..tearjerkers

love...
BK Chowla, said…
You have covered life so beautifully in five sentences---there is nothing much to say after this.
Readers Dais said…
Instances that create a weeping heart moistening our eyes- difficult to classify,it maybe a photo,a movie clipping,a song,a press report and of course certain memories...i am glad atleast i am able to do that... :(
Ginger said…
beautiful words. The truest expressions of love make me tear up with tears of joy.
Iddy Albatross said…
Although there are very few things that make me cry (Haven't done that in quite a while now, no idea why...), there are a few things that do make me wistful...

1. Certain books
2. Very rarely, a movie
3. Some songs
4. Lonely hours at a few places
5. Making up with those select few rare friends, after a big fight

Thanks for writing this. You just inspired me to write something, using this as the basis of it. I hope you don't mind that...?
Hi Swapna,
Very inner most thoughts, thanks for sharing. You made me think about cry!!!
For me, I cry for very few reasons, thats why my husband calls me "stone hearted!!"
1. I cry when my daughter troubles me for her studies.
2. I cry when my daughter gives good dance performance on stage.
3. I cry when........ hey I stopped crying long back for small things :-)
A Modern Mother said…
At my daughter's heart break that her best friend is moving away!
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Pramoda Meduri said…
:)..some of urs match wth mine..and apart frm them, when ppl judge me without understanding what i am..and when i make some mistake and as i have to appologize..:).

good postre..
lostworld said…
Ummmm... When I see my mom cry (even if its for an emotionally draining movie)..I start off too ;-)
Disguise said…
Memories make me cry, a LOT.
Especially, when they're about a person who isn;t with you any more. Or someone who you're not friends with or something :(
abraham said…
hi swapna, thanks for visiting me on www.chackoskitchen.blogspot.com. i will sure be uploading more such article in the coming days. do subscribe to my emails, not to miss any new article i post. rgds
abraham
Gomathy S said…
Wonderful feminine blog layout :)
Shilpa Garg said…
Beautiful thoughts, Swapna!!
Made me do some introspection too!! :)

Wishing you happiness! :)
It's been wonderful to read your thoughts and I feel really humbled by the overwhelming warmth and candour. Thank you so much, each one of you.
Naarya said…
yeshudaas's voice can melt any heart and any moment...
Win Your "SELF" said…
These are very special experiences in everyone's Life..!
Crying is good sometimes Though to Win over such Situations... :-)

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