Ruby children speaking with their eyes
asking why animals cry--
they feel emotion, ruby children,
they are much like you and I.
But I am made of ruby stone--
my skin is harsh and I've got no organs.

Ruby children speaking with their eyes
asking why humans cry--
they cry when they are overwhelmed
silly children.
Do animals cry like a human --
asked the ruby children.
Why yes they do, what a silly thing to conclude.

Why don't I cry--asked the ruby children.
That's because you're worth something--
You have no reason to.