Tears Never Wept

Tears Never Wept by Odin Roark Like a lonely child Straddling a playground seesaw Sentiment’s sorrow Fear’s discovery How bold we carry our heartache Anchored deep in learned Teeter-totter discipline Allowing our eyes to close But never to weep Tomorrow we will make anew This resolve to suck it up Absolving the pain Forgiving the cause When still… The night will come Our eyes will remain open ‘til dawn Hoping to see a someone A something to counter Life’s fulcrum of imbalance A phone will ring A doorbell will sound A hand wave will appear in the distance Certainly it will happen But Beneath heavy tear ducts Passion’s gamble seems doubtful Life’s playground might fill again Unlikely offering a smile To sit atop the other end If only Children of all ages Knew simple happiness Takes but willing effort Presented with a smile opposite hope Experiencing ups and downs together Releasing tears of sadness and joy Together