Tears as balm and truth in a mother's dawn
A reflective poem considers when the spirit may weep and how tears mark both joy and sorrow. It personifies mothers and elders, linking tears to relief, trust, and the language of truth, suggesting that tears express mute pleading and conviction across life stages.
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