Tears Cry Tears of Their Own

Suddenly my thoughts run deeper

and become folded

inside the scent of the air

until they pull on my heart-strings

and watch

my tears cry tears of their own.

And I laugh and smile,

pretend to be happy

as if I don't remember

you're gone.

However, sorrow brings truth

as it closes in

to unravel the seconds

of each sleepless night

I have held for years unknown.

And I realize,

it's time to move forward,

stop letting my tears

cry tears

of their own.

Reviews

[Poetic Beauty]

Sometimes we have to let go of hurt in order to move on. It doesn't mean that the love wasn't strong, it simply means life have to continue to move forward and not remain in the past. the emotions in this poem are so strong. You can feel the longing and the pain but the strength as well. The need to move in a new direction with a head held high and shoulder back.

[Neva Flores Smith - Changefulstorm]

Thank you Poetic :)

[Cerise]

Awwww..it was soo touching and wonderfully written...wonderful piece..:)

[Neva Flores Smith - Changefulstorm]

Thank you fancy :)

[Michael G.]

A very loving and tender write. There is much beauty is this well formed poem.
We all move on at our own pace and time. Some faster than others. Some so slow it seems there are walls and monuments built.
A very easy and thoughtful read.

[Neva Flores Smith - Changefulstorm]

Thank you Michael :)

[Zachary_James]

I love this so much, there is no words i need to say but Briliant.

[Lover Of Words]

This is amazing in so many ways nice!

[Jack...]

Neva, this was extremely touching and revealing. perhaps it is time to reach out and discover new truths, especially if the past is retired in all sections.

[Sami Khalil]

I have felt the pain and tearful smiles cascading from this piece of great poetic write. A salute your constant bravery of words and the train of your thoughts...:)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

end of first stanza..."you're gone"--

yes, you do make us feel your emotions so deeply with the words you use...
and that concept of "tears crying tears of their own"

that is double the sorrow.

jacob

[s y e]

Okay, wow!

That was so touching and so deep! The way you write, you make us, as the readers, feel the way you feel. You take us on a journey and wow it is some journey.

This was absolutely breathtaking, Neva. Stunning.

"it's time to move forward,
stop letting my tears
cry tears
of their own."

You speak the truth, these lines stuck out for me. I loved it!

[The 13th Eros]

A trembling ache breathes forth from the weariness in wanting. The haunted chair that lies empty in the mind and heart. You paint on a canvas of tender hues.

[quinfinn]

to give tears their own tears...how very profound and beautiful is that? stunning, Neva, absolutely grabbed me by the memory and took my heart with it. this is not a poem, dear poet....this is a bloomin anthem.....singing out for all those tears hidden within tears. brilliant!!!!!