People think certain types aren't supposed to cry.
Maybe it's true that things affect us easier.
Rest assured that those watery waves,
are more than just a release of sadness.
The majority doesn't seem to understand;
that tears are a temporary incarnation of fear.
I believe tears are much more;
the purest reflection of the person.
If you've read 'Libido' and 'Nice Guys',
you can guess that I do too cry a lot.
I do, quite often;
it's not that enjoyable as I might be making it sound.
My mind and heart cry out together,
usually for one or a few things stressing me.
To understand the tears,
is to understand the person to the fullest.
Tears say so much,
even if there are no words.
Your eyes succumb to the pressure of your heart,
and the mind forces it out in full effect.
You cannot fully know the person,
until you realise why they're crying.
Many people have seen my cry,
my family, friends and lovers.
I'm not in a good place in my life,
but most of these people can't see it.
Yes, this is derived from their own institution of the mind,
but seems like they cannot comprehend mine.
I don't blame them though.
I seem very complex to people,
maybe I'm too complex and that's my problem.
My tears are high-definition, 3D, full colour;
whilst everyone else still has black and white tears.
I wish I had those tears.
I am very sad, and I cry everyday.
Heck, in class at school I cry with my head down;
why you ask?
Stress-related chest pains and panic;
overall drama in my life and the pressure on my heart.
Sounds simple right?
I've had my heart broken (for all the wrong reasons),
way too many times.
This has hit me harder than anything else in my life;
I even held a gun to my head at one point.
Had a best friend die,
added on top of all that.
I'm naturally sensitive,
but being a true lover of people makes it worse.
It's easier to get hurt.
Don't get me wrong,
this is no sob-ass story.
People on here have had much worse lives than me;
but this is about understanding tears.
To do so, you must learn what are behind them,
so there.
As I was saying,
I live a life that most people would kill for;
prime living, above middle class,
best university program for my field,
great friends and great family.
'Why is this guy crying' you ask?
Two words: love life.
Each tear that drops from my eyes,
represents a crackle or shattering.
PS: My heart is made of glass.
I wish I could have what I want in life for once,
and I'm never going to have it; have her.
I can't handle it very well.
People think they have instant solutions,
and know how to stop the tears.
Each tear has a mind all it's own,
and represents the pain of the body.
Masking tears doesn't work either;
and someone who can read your tears,
knows exactly when you're trying to hide something.
I try to fall into music,
or sink into a bottle.
It doesn't work so much;
both are fuel for REAL tears.
Regular tears are the ones that can be avoided, per se.
I haven't had regular tears for a long time;
each one of my tears can be felt in my stomach.
I'm sure many of you have the same kind of tears.
Happy tears can be real as well,
It's just a different type.
When someone cries happy tears,
you know right away it's genuine.
Sad tears are the shady ones;
they take on multiple forms.
Now hopefully you can spot the real ones.
Also, you must have that feeling inside;
the feeling that the person is in need of help.
Each tear that falls is a cry for help in some way,
with a problem they have or a friend they need;
Something or maybe both.
Do not underestimate the power of tears.
Although they're 'good' for the body,
real tears of sadness take a destructive toll on you.
As I write this I cry a heavy tear;
missing the one I love with all that's in me.
Crying real tears isn't always a good thing,
and I know others suffer through similar hurt.
Your real tears are a representation of who you are;
be real with yourself always.
If you're not,
your tears will expose you for who you are.
Siting in the dark I cry at this moment,
expressing my pain to you all.
This is what happens when you lose your love;
for no reason.
Real pain leads to real tears.
Author notes
For anyone who experiences real pain in their lives...and the social construct of tears. A lot more depth to those water droplets than you think...
Hopefully you will all know how to deal with someones regular and real tears...and be able to deal with your own...
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I just love it when a man shows his feelings of being emotional. It don't mean the are weak they have feelings to. Lot of feelings in your poem
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I've had my heart broken (for all the wrong reasons),
way too many times.
This has hit me harder than anything else in my life;
I even held a gun to my head at one point.
Had a best friend die,
added on top of all that.
I'm naturally sensitive,
but being a true lover of people makes it worse.
It's easier to get hurt
This was so phenomenal, as was the entire piece. Great job! You have a real talent! Thanks for sharing this piece. Love it. -
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i find it difficult to cry even happy tears... . i have only cried twice in my life that i know of. when i lost my father and when i lost my brother. and those were only pain tears. i wish i could feel what you feel i think crying is a sign that the person is truely human
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Wonderful.
That thing of 'real men don't cry' is absolute BULLSHIT!!
I admire a man who can show he feels anything at all.
I respect them more than those 'hardcore' guys.
This was a great write, you shared so much of yourself.
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this piece had such depth and emotion in it, it really reached out and touched the reader, there are so many people that can relate to this write.. tears have so many different stories to tell on their own, and you reached out and brought a whole nother one to the fore, I really loved reading this write and I'm sure that many others will! thank you so very much for sharing this with us!
Angel
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I'm afraid to say I don't recognise the form of poetry used here, but that does not detract from the issue in hand nor the write itself. Even the length of the write kind of adds to the turmoil you seem to portray, that endless sense of time, being unable to break from it. Every sad or happy note pinned to your innermost core runing through your veins as you value the real meaning and depth to every single persons life. I find it tough to hold back the tears too, I went throough a period in my life a few years ago when I seemed to cry at everything for everything got me t think thoughts I did not want to, things I could not at the time process but nevertheless things that I needed to in order to move on. Today things are somewhat better but still the television, movies, books, peoples problems or good news can bring me a flood or a single tear who knows which or when? I can feel every drop of relief as if there was your heart pouring out as you wrote, well done, and deal with it as you can, others can not comment on what htey are ignorant to....kindest thoughts, Anna-Marie.
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I can totally relate to this poem in every aspect. I don't think it's bad for a person to cry, not at all. I have a fear of crying in front of others, for some odd reason unknown to myself, but I think we all somewhat see tears as a sign of weakness.
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ah tears - i have acried a few time today, just sat here being moved by poetry i have read, it is good, tears are not abad thing they are healthy, we cry for a reason, ot release emotional sighs. a good poem penned.
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To understand the tears, is to understand the person to the fullest. Tears say so much, even if there are no words.
this is so very true. your entire write has left me impressed. thank you for sharing this with me today. it gave me quite a bit of information about you and about people in general. i am looking forward to reading more from you in the near future. viyanna rosemarie
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speechless... this is so true. ive always viewed tears as a way of expressing who we truly are inside... if only i could understand
GREAT WORK!
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wow!! I am speechless
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amazing...
this is so deep...i could feel every line of it. tears really arent just tears and you proved it with this.
really hope things get better...
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