I own my tears

I own my tears
Created over the years
Grief and sorrow
Not to borrow
I own my tears

Heart pain is real
The loneliness I feel
Lost in the crowd
The laughter so loud
I own my tears

I brought pain to myself
Bottled it up on a shelf
Expressed not the truth
Because it was not couth
I own my tears

Fight myself to stay alive
Self pity will not drive
Love the answer will all seek
Push myself through the weak
I own my tears

I own my tears
Created over the years
Grief and sorrow
Not to borrow
I own my tears

By Sandra Samay