I Listen to My Tears

I listen to my tears-

sounds that dampen my lashes

with perfect eloquence-

I listen to my tears.

I listen to my tears.

Their elegant clarity,

diamond declarations.

I listen to my tears.

I listen to my tears.

Can you-do you-hear them?

Tears are words the heart speaks.

I listen to my tears.

Author's Note

I saw this sketch by an incredible artist, and these words would not leave me.