Tears Are a Language

Every teardrop tells a story
As its running down our cheek
The sound it makes cannot be heard
For its voice is much too weak

Listen to a teardrop fall
But listen with your soul
The silent screams of broken hearts
Is a sound you can't console

Teardrops are a language
That's spoken from the heart
An endless stream of liquid pain
That hurts right from the start

Tears are often misunderstood
As a cleansing of the soul
But they leave scars that go unseen
When the pain begins to flow

Tears are filled with part of us
A part we try to hide
They can come from many places
To show what's hidden inside

Every teardrop tells a story
That most will never hear
For they don't understand the language
That's spoken by a tear
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Righting Riley - Shauna Riley Avatar
February 22, 2011 at 11:39 AM
oooh I will be adding this to my favorites...love the part, "Listen to a teardrop fall..." very lovely....
Taylor Avatar
February 22, 2011 at 8:56 AM
Great piece, Larry. Enjoyed. Ralph
Culverhouse Avatar
February 22, 2011 at 5:54 AM
very touching poem!! Enjoyed reading today.
Mantle Avatar
February 22, 2011 at 4:28 AM
Very descriptive. I Like your use of expression with the line 'An endless stream of liquid pain.' Well done. Em :)
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