Cherished Tears by Raylton Nhau

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I let the tears flow 

Certainly I don’t bother to wipe them off

Cause it’s not them that bother me

Rather the memories that brought about the tears

I cherish every tear as it reminds me of those days

Takes me back to those moments,         

As I count the times I have shared

I count not the emotions but

Each tear I won’t wipe away on my cheek

Maybe I will forget you or how we meet

But the tears I will forever cherish more

That mirror I stand in front of

Not to see myself in it

Rather to see each tear as it flows swiftly

Hoping I can share those moments once again

Or maybe see a reflection of what we shared

I won’t raise my head high

Rather I bow it down with no regret

As I let every tear drop gently

Hoping they would gather

If not on the surface maybe beneath it

I would rather let them flow slowly

Than to hold them back and let the emotions hold me ransom

I would rather not wipe them off

But I will cherish every moment, feeling, emotion

I won’t taste the tears because I know they are bitter

Rather I will cherish them because the memories are sweet

The same honor I had when I let you go

It still is that honor that let them flow

Each tear being a reflection down the memory lane

Each tear being deeply rooted in that lane

For I used to treasure the moments, feelings, emotions

But it’s the tears I cherish more

Cause every tear is a lost treasure

For I once was rich in memories

Rather I choose to be poor

I lay my head on the pillow

To allow the tears to stream down

And hope that they stain

If its unclean then I choose to be dirty