tears for a dear one
Here I am tears welling up,
The sadness within my heart,
pulling me into its abyss.
Thoughts of my near ones,
flow in streams o'er the mind -
like frenzied deers in the wild
chased by evil's shadow,
waiting to eat life's joys.
Why couldn't I cry out tears
letting out the dread I bear?
Why this mock courage,
when my heart's to burst?
I can't help envy that child,
sitting here crying out loud.
How I wish I were that kid,
so none will tease my tears.
Where'll I find a shoulder
To lean upon and weep my tears
Where the comfort for this sorrow
that wretches my lifeless soul.
Why not me but the ones I love?
I ought to cry - the pain's much,
These my tears - the words I write,
The loud music is my comfort,
piercing my grieved ears with pain.
I wish I live not, to feel the pain
Of losing a beloved.
Lift me into your folds, God,
For I'm no use to loved ones.
I'm no coward, but Sir above;
Its not me that's in pain.
Give me the pain to be borne,
It'll be a pleasure in life
To die for someone that's mine.