Distant Tears

I hear the sound of
distant tears

falling so far away.

The doubt, the fears
and loneliness

of being so far away.

I ask that you do
not despair…

you are only a thought away.

No regrets, or second
guessing –

they only get in the way.

Stand tall and then
step forward –

only your thoughts stand in your way.

Nothing lost – much
to gain…

For this is the way

to growth, love and
inner peace…

they are not that far away.

23JAN13
Sometimes I can hear someone softly crying in the distance – or feel tears of anguish slide down someone’s face as they cry.

by Jan Toomer