Tears
“TEARS”
Tears from the heart
Should pass golden over the cheeks,
Not clear, for perhaps they should be seen
For the truth of their founding ache,
Visible in the least at their
Moment in the alchemy of feelings,
More potent than chemistry alone—
Dwelling like unseen
Particles of dust on a butterfly’s wings,
And less forgettable than this morning’s sunrise.
Still, with a head lifted in prayer, the gold
Will stream back to the heart
With its glistening spread over the soul,
And its forming love re-casting
Its fine, elegant links stronger than before.
*********. ***************. **********
(C) sally Young Eslinger 2020
Thanks be to God
Copyright © Sally Eslinger | Year Posted 2020
Post Comments
Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.
Please
Login
to post a comment