My Tears

Warm tears
Trickling down the face
Sadness and hurt
They may represent
Or lost, fear & vulnerability
They just are

At times like these
Lend me your shoulder
Give me a hug
Stick close to me
All I want is reassurance
That all will be fine

Yet moments of these
A total submission to my emotions
Are hardly known to others
Hiding in a corner to cry
Has long been my style

Perhaps it is about pride and me
An image of strength that I portray
Or it is a conversation
Of not wanting to be a nuisance
Taking up someone else’s time

All reasons that can be
Does it matter?
Maybe not
Just let the tears drop anyway
Let them wash away
All that is there
When it is time
I’ll wipe them dry
And walk out brave