Salt of My Eye

A poem

Tension spreads across my chest

belly tightened, fists clenched

Eyeballs swelling with a dam on overflow

Until finally, the rivulets, streams, rivers

Pour down my flushed cheeks

Guttural moans escape my throat

And climb out of my gaping mouth

Heaves and sighs, heart wrenching cries

Dangerous upon exit, yet peacefully released

The salt of my tears etched in crusty streaks

Heart softening with each heavy breath

Spirit speaks gently, comforting

Sadness will eventually pass

You’ll find freedom at last

Let the rivers flow and the tides swell

Cry until they run out, my dear

Salt in my eye, clarity in my soul

I cried, now there’s no longer a hole

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