Reasons to Cry

Tears fall to the floor
Your face burned in my memory
Your spirit lingers
Your eyes meet my gaze

Tears of sadness
Longing to be remembered
Faceless wonders appear to me
Calling out my name

Tears of joy
Brought on by visions of hope
Endless slumber talks to me
Asking to hold my hand

Tears of Sympathy
Lost in translation
Angelic voices whisper my name
Helping me understand

Tears of my weakness
Making my muscles ache
Sounds of love ring in my ears
Telling me to take a chance

Tears of hope
Spring from my eyes like waterfalls
My own voice showing courage
And wisdom way beyond this day