Tears

The words you said tonight
as we were hanging up
Brought tears to my eyes.

Though the words you said were bright
they will be the words I will strive to hear
When tears of emptiness cross my face.

I will look forward to those once a week calls
and frequent e-mails
As I wipe my tears away.

But look up not down, as I will be,
For the future holds
Some of the most beautiful tears to come.

There will be tears of sadness along the way
but the two of us together
Can conquer all of the tears that cross our faces.

Tears of joy and tears of sadness
Are all the tears we need
To make a beautiful family grow.

To my boyfriend Roger with Love.

© 1999 Stacy Marie Minoty