Bottles of Tears

By Donna Nieri

From antiquity the expression of "bottles of tears" has been known as a comforting practice of ancient cultures bearing their tear catchers in processions in remembrance of the dead. To know our tears and sorrows are not forgotten or wasted, but each one is stored in His bottles, down through the ages.

About the Author; Donna Nieri was raised primarily in several isolated mining towns throughout Nevada. Her childhood was laced with neglect and emotional abuse from parents addicted to alcohol and gambling. She writes on those experiences in order to share with others how she found deliverance and hope.

Other ebook's by the Author; A Child's Journey Through Darkness, Weeping Child to Forgiving Child, A Child Interrupted, Crushed Violets, And The Child Grew Up, Love Letters to Daddy, Unshaken, Mining Town Girl, Wanderlust, Miriam's Song, Story of Ruth, Seasons, The Three Friends, The Scarlet Cord, The Runaway, Bottles of Tears and The Gatekeeper's Child.

For more information about the author and her books visit; www.donnaspoetry.com

• Language: English
• Publisher: Donna Nieri
• Release date: Dec 10, 2018
• ISBN: 9780463724002

Donna Nieri

Donna Nieri was raised primarily in several isolated mining towns throughout Nevada. Her childhood was laced with neglect and emotional abuse from parents addicted to alcohol and gambling. She writes on those experiences in order to share with others how she found deliverance and hope.Donna now lives in Reno Nevada with her two dachshund dogs Sammy and Tommy Lou. Donna divides her time between long walks with her dogs and writing. She is also an avid bird lover breeding exotic small birds and caring for her African Violet collection. She has a deep desire to address child abuse issues by reaching out with her writings. To take the pain she has experienced and turn it into a gift of healing for others.Other ebook's by the Author; A Child's Journey Through Darkness, Weeping Child to Forgiving Child, A Child Interrupted, Crushed Violets, And The Child Grew Up, Love Letters to Daddy, Unshaken, Mining Town Girl, Wanderlust, Miriam's Song, Story of Ruth, The Three Friends, The Scarlet Cord, The Runaway, Seasons, Bottles of Tears and The Gatekeeper's Child.For more information about the author and her books visit; www.donnaspoetry.com

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Other Books by the Author;

A Child’s Journey Through Darkness

Weeping Child to Forgiving Child

A Child Interrupted

And The Child grew Up

Crushed Violets

Love Letters to Daddy

Mining Town Girl

Unshaken

Wanderlust

Miriam’s Song

Story of Ruth

Seasons

The Three Friends

The Scarlet Cord

The Runaway

Copyright © 2018 by Donna Nieri

Bottles of Tears

Mourners are called to

weep, lifting up their

cries,

preparing for a burial,

as the custom was when

someone dies.

She was just a child,

suddenly becoming ill,

all that they had done

had not made her well.

Washing her body with

sweet scents, painting

her cheeks, darkening

her eyes,

placing rings upon her

fingers and toes,

a necklace of gold and

bracelets of silver,

then wrapping her in

linen.

A procession