Tears

Tears held back

            Imprisoned

The public place

            Asks restraint

Awaiting the moment

            Of Solitude

 

Nameless Sorrows

Undefined Fears

 

Wounds buried

            Unhealed

Reopen afresh

Forcing me to grieve

 

Finally allowed release

Tears pour out

Torrential, unchecked

 

Until they run dry

 

Cold water splashed

A smile plastered

And life goes on.