Soul Tears

Did you ever discover tears

Sliding slowing down your face

While reading in your chair

Or in your quiet place?

You didn’t feel the grief

That eased from eyes at rest

Your heart was satisfied

But something sorrowed yet

I think that in a place

So deep and far away

A pool of tears abides

Though I would bid them stay

They come at their own will

Uninvited guests

To soothe a sorrowed soul         

A gentle tenderness.

Oh, Son of God! I see

Your own dear wounded hands,

It is your tears I weep

Now I understand.

The tears you wept for me

When I had none to spare,

You kept them carefully

In deep pools unaware.

O come sweet tears divine

And soothe this aching soul

Your  tears mingled with mine

Will surely make me whole.

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Linda settles

www.RedeemingOurTreasures.com