I wrote this one for a friend of mine, shadowfax, who died. He is missed very much by many people. And though most of this poem was written for him, I had another friend in mind when I wrote a few of the stanzas...Kurdt, I'm happy for you because you're happy now that you are home. I'm glad you're boxing again! Congratulations! Take care of yourself... I don't want to lose you any more than your family does. *hug*

Tears

Tears cried in anger.
Tears cried in pain.
Tears cried in anguish.
Tears cried in vain.

Tears cried in joy.
Tears cried in love.
Tears cried in memory.
Tears cried with you watching from above.

Tears cried in hurt.
Tears cried for no reason.
Tears cried for you.
Tears cried this holiday season.

Tears cried for your death.
Tears cried for your life.
Tears cried in laughter.
Tears cried in strife.

Tears cried for your hello.
Tears cried for your good-bye.
Tears cried for the summer.
Tears cried because you had to die.

© Copyright 1996 Melanie Taylor

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