Ocean of Tears

Rick J. Musick 1-28-12 3:34 p.m.

As I gaze across the expanse of this ocean,^[a]

My heart cries, “This many tears I’ve shed.”

The waves roll in and out,

Like the emotions of my soul.

How can I overcome this pain?

I’m rocked by reality—

Life without you will never be the same.

As the sun sets,

Darkness blankets the earth.

I see a twinkle in the sky.

The moon rises

From the distant horizon.

The light for the night,

A light for my “night.”

A cool breeze caresses

My tear-streaked face.

I look up toward heaven;

A thousand stars, like eyes,

Look down upon me.

The light of the moon shines

Upon the ocean of my tears.

My soul reminds me,

God is near.

[a]I also really like the emotions and comfort you portray in this poem. Well done.