Tears

Tears flow like rain drops 

at the onset of a storm. 

Each drop welling, 

bulging, before tumbling 

down each cheek, 

as rain drops off a leaf, 

dribbling, cascading down, 

intermittent but steady,

other times with the fury 

of the Niagara.

 

Tears helps wash away 

a heavy heart,

cleansing our woes, 

as the pain,

as does it herald 

happiness and joy 

that fills our heart 

as the dawn sun 

casting its rays, 

infectious, and contagious, 

as the laughter 

that proceeds our tears.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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