Sometimes, when I cry
sorrow washes over me
drowning me in grief
gasping for air
I struggle to survive
Sometimes, when I cry
it is fear
masked as anger
raging against the unknowable
craving control
Sometimes, when I cry
memories surface
reflections of times gone by
faint, faces and places
forever adrift in my mind
Sometimes, when I cry
it’s to say goodbye,
to old ways
to beloved friends and family
to dreams that never materialized
Sometimes, when I cry
my tears fall in surrender
as I lay down my sword
declaring a cease-fire
with the universe
Sometimes, when I cry
it is with an awareness
that this too shall pass
all my joy and all my sorrow
fleeting, laughter and tears
Sometimes, when I cry
it is for you
to allow the river of your tears
to fill your valleys
creating fertile soil for regrowth
Sometimes, when I cry
it is with a mindfulness
that the essence of this life
is best expressed
through the tears in my eye
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Beautifully written Sue. Is it the words of letting go an old way of life now that you have begun the new? 😀
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Lots of changes in my life right now, Mark. So yes, I think that would explain most of my tears lately. Letting go is hard, but I’m excited for the future and happy in this very moment 🙂
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And often when I cry, it is because I am moved by extraordinary beauty or talent. Lovely verse, Sue. 😘
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Mahalo, Bela.
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This is a great piece, exceptional work!
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Thanks so much 🙂
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You are welcome.
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I hadn’t considered how many issues bring tears. Lovely, Sue.
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Thanks, Jacqui.
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Man, this just evokes memories of the Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood documentary I just saw and how he talked about how to deal with all of these emotions and how hard it is.
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I’ve heard good things about that documentary. I need to watch it😊
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Wow, Sue…this is an amazing piece. xoxoxo
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Thanks so much, Ally😊
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My pleasure, Sue. xxx
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