A Single Teardrop
One single tear I shed,
Not because I cannot shed more,
But because if I did my tears would be never ending.
You knew that I would be strong and so you chose me.
You knew I would be able to carry out that great task.
You knew that you could count on me to do what was needed.
Did you know that I, too, feel?
Did you stop to think what I had to sacrifice to be "STRONG?"
Did you know that I would hide behind my walls and "BURY"
My feelings deep inside, just like I buried you??
You knew I would be strong and you were right.
I was and will be only now because of all my sorrows
That are trapped beneath my concrete form.
So although I try, I can only shed one single teardrop for you...