Teardrops

Not to cry is easy to learn
To hold them in and let them burn
You always say "I have to be strong"
They'll rip you apart...It won't take long
Letting them out is hard to do
But if it has to be done do it...for you
Why is crying such a shame?
Did you ever wish those teardrops came?

*Cheri 4/11/84
May I Be Excused...

"Please God, I have my hand up. May I be excused for a while from this huge classroom where we live and learn the lessons of life? I am finding the lessons of this world too hard to learn. Can I stop off for a while to rest in a quiet place? As you know, I have lost a child and I am very tired of this day that I am in. The role is too hard, the words are false. My face is a mask and my smile is unreal. The only truth I see is love, so please God, may I be excused from traveling on this road for a while? I've had my hand up for a long time."

*Author unknown
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