As I wipe a tear from one of my cheeks, before it drops from my chin,
I am
reminded of happiness
                                            my childhood
                                            my first love

Then my mind wanders
to sadness
                                            my first failure
                                            true heartache

By releasing my tears, I am shedding my old existence for that of a new one
A new life filled with adventure and excitement, not only for what has happened
but
thinking back to a more content time, a more solemn time
A bit scared about what lies ahead but growing more anxious with each passing
moment

As I wipe a tear from one of my bottom lashes, I am reminded of
life