Secret Tears

Where do tears come from? I was asked By someone who is dear to me Her green eyes turned to me at last And said, “you know please answer me” The question was a simple one I did not know how to tell her For tears are shed by everyone What answer should I give to her? They do come when we are happy They do show up when we are sad They stain cheeks when we’re unhappy Or they are present when we’re mad The tears come from things left undone These tears come out when we’re alone At times tears come when we have won These tears show up when truth is known As for myself, I seldom cry My little girl’s eyes were downcast A little tear upon her cheek I wraped my arms around her My heart was full of love And I began to cry.