Tears

Small salty drops of emotion that sometimes squeeze out of our eyes. Other times they sit just inside our lids, serving their purpose with their presence alone.

Sometimes there are many, so many that they could be called streams. Occasionally they act as time wells that bubble up but never spill over.

Regardless, tears serve their purpose. They come from the heart as a direct line of communication. They can be expressing hurt, anger, fear, pain, or worry. Emotions that can no longer be concealed with layers of Maybeliene for make believe.

Occasionally they sneak up on us and expose our feeling gracefully. At times proof of sheer joy being experienced.

Yet we sometimes treat them like a faux paux. When did they become socially unacceptable? Why are we afraid to cry? How does having tears make you weak?

Written 5-18-08