These Tears

This somber glade where they've laid you
will become my sanctuary;
memories will be companions
in my quiet misery.

You never liked to see me cry.
I hear your soft and gentle voice
with tenderest sincerity
asking, 'Why such bitter tears?'

These tears are layered like the rose
that, to my lips, I press and kiss
while kneeling in the cold, damp sod
only to be close to you.

These tears show all the grief I feel
and flow from deep within my heart;
remnants of all the hopes and dreams
we planned to share together…

Grief that grips my tormented mind,
tightly clutching my aching heart,
slowly squeezing away the life
that I must face without you.

These tears also show thankfulness,
streaming down like a healing rain,
assuring me that you'll never
have to suffer grief like this.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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May 10, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Deep and moving, raw and yet tender, heartfelt and soulful. Superbly penned, Ron. We may yet overcome grief of bereavement by recognising in staid silence, that the heart contracting emotions felt come to body-mind, which we are not
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May 12, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Thank you for your comments and for taking the time to read my works. This was written upon the passing of my late first wife. She had health problems for 26 of the 28 years we were married, her passing was heart-wrenching, but knowing she was no longer suffering was a relief as well. Thank you again. Ron
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