I look to the day when my pain passes by me
rather than through me
The wrenching hurt that tugs at my heart
Draws my tears when I lower my guard
I must not cry today, I say

I look for a light to show me the way back
to myself, a life-line
But shadows of yesterday dance around
Confusing, obscuring, which way to go?
I must not cry today, I say

My mind is a scrapbook of times and things
Stored away for only me to hold
But hard to touch for fear they will fade
Fragile as the petals of a dried flower
I wish I did not need to cry today

And when I feel that no tears are left
Touched by a fresh wind
Maybe I can take a deep breath and be on my way
The ache still tugging at my sleeve
I really need not to cry today

Hot tears on cheeks and lips no longer kissed
Clouding eyes that no longer sparkle
with the anticipation of your arrival
For you are lost from me and do not come
I cry today