Of Tears

Of ocean waves their moon-powered course set rolling. A wide river's flow shouldering earth's water and fertile soils toward broad deltas. Nightlong thunderstorms saturating all kindred life to the roots. The wild, unbridled wind, that frames and shapes the land. Witnessing all these abiding powers of earth and sky that grant life and know its conclusion; only one phenomenon reflects our deepest sorrow, loss, and grief; stills and holds quiet those deep in mourning, looses the fires of kindled love, victory's elation---all human joy, yet grants unrestrained catharsis and epiphany. This most compelling paradox of power is found in the shedding of even one human tear. Of Tears 5-15-14 b.b. Free Verse