I saw your jaw clench,
your next breath out
shaking like a leaf
we stared at each other
and I only watched
as the first tear spilled over
onto your cheek
but that was all I could take
before climbing into your lap;
let me kiss your tears away,
I'll try to subside the pain
any way I know how.

Lastly,
I kiss your lips
salty from those silent tears
dripping from your eyes
I hold you close;
*it's okay, Love.
It's okay to be sad
for once.