Summary
The provided text is a poignant reflection on the nature of tears as an expression of emotion, presented through a free verse poem titled "The Tranquilizing Tears."
Abstract
"The Tranquilizing Tears" is a contemplative piece that personifies tears, likening them to free-spirited entities that flow at their own will. The poem describes tears as they trace a path down the cheeks, attempting to comfort a troubled heart and clear emotional blockages. The author, Bhavna Narula, emphasizes that tears are neither indicators of weakness nor strength but rather a natural mechanism for emotional release. The tears are depicted as a response to overwhelming emotions that are difficult to contain, suggesting that the act of crying serves a therapeutic purpose.
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Tears are free-spirited
They flow as and when they like
Grazing the cheeks as they go along
Trying to soothe the wrenching heart
Clearing the tear-ducts as they do so.
They are not a sign of weakness
Not of strength either
They just do their work
To help express emotions.
Emotions that have been
So over-whelming
That they can hardly be contained.
© Bhavna Narula, 2021.
