Your Tears Were Just Too Heavy

Your tears were just too heavy
I could not catch them all,
I'm sorry that I missed so many
and had to let them fall.

I was powerless to help you,
by your side I could but stand,
a silent witness to your fears;
and I could only hold your hand.

Although I tried to save you,
into darkness you still tumbled;
with only me to watch you
as to your knees you stumbled.

I could not chase your demons,
your pain not take from you,
I just had to stand by guarding
and pray you made it through.

It hurt to see you battle,
your fears were just so many,
I'm sorry if I failed you;
your tears were just too heavy.



This was inspired by a couple of great pieces that I've read recently. No plagiarism intended :)
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Martin Avatar
March 2, 2013 at 12:53 PM
"Heavy Tears"...what AWESOME imagery! What more needs to be said other than thanks for commenting on my poem "Some Times before Slumber." U were the first to weigh in on it and I thank you dearly for that): Hope to read more of yer lovely stuff as time permits. Peace, Terry
Austin Avatar
January 17, 2012 at 2:03 PM
I like this a LOT! daver
Horsman Avatar
January 16, 2012 at 8:35 AM
there are many wonderful poets here on soup, you are one of them, when time permits i hope to read more of yours. harry
Syed Avatar
January 16, 2012 at 6:26 AM
Truly amazing! Beautifully written:)
Andresen Avatar
January 14, 2012 at 1:50 PM
Emma you are a brilliant poet,sad but wery well written. - oxox love Anne-Lise
Tacito Avatar
January 13, 2012 at 5:52 PM
Intense title, intense lines. Damn.
Pettit Avatar
January 13, 2012 at 3:04 PM
All the pieces of this poetic puzzle fit together nicely. This is an impressive presentation, Emma.
Scholtz Avatar
January 13, 2012 at 2:37 PM
Enjoyed this sad poem. Elizabeth
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