The raindrops left teardrops on the windowpane.

Meaning: The raindrops fell on the windowpane, leaving behind streaks of water that resembled tears, as if the raindrops were sad.

Choice of Words: Teardrops are drops of tears. Left suggests a departure or abandonment. Windowpane is the glass pane of a window. This sentence personifies the raindrops, giving them the ability to feel emotions and shed tears.

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