Heavy, these tears

 
~~~ 

heavy, these tears 
that pool in my eyes 
each pupil as though a dark moon 
black are the clouds 
that hold back the rain 

the storm will come 'round again 
soon 

gone is the hope 
that kept you alive 
buried 
in Spring's cold earth 
broken, this heart 
that aches for you still 
taken too soon after birth 

time is the measure 
that moves me along 
each day brings a little bit more 
longing to meet you on the other side 
where you wait 
from inside heaven's door. 

~~~