HEALING TEARS

HEALING TEARS

Bitter the tears that will not fall

Although our hearts are broken,

Our senses are numb and we regret

The words we left unspoken.

Painful the tears that sting and burn

As we choke to hold them back.

Difficult the days as we struggle on

And we seek the courage we lack.

Sweet are the tears that wash our eyes

And bring an easing of the pain,

They give to us a strength

Like sunshine after rain.

Sweet are the tears that freely flow

Bringing much needed relief,

They are part of the learning, 

The coping and acceptance of grief.

Healing the tears that finally come

When we think we can take no more,

They allow us to take tentative steps 

And walk to the future’s door.

©   Linda J. Vaughan