Once a tear has fallen
The pain is hard to hide.
Expression of emotion
Of feelings deep inside.

A natural reaction
To entombment of the heart,
Unexpected revolution of
Humans’ purest art.

The art of self-expression,
Painting on your face. 
You draw out your perception
Of a dark and lonely place.

Through tenderness and passion
You begin to see a light,
A spark of inspiration,
A beacon in the night.

Reclamation of one’s self,
When all the tears have dried.
The moment of realization
You’ve forgotten why you cried.

ABOUT THE WRITER.  Robert Neibler enjoys writing poetry and this is his first contribution to WITS.  He hopes to one day compile a book of poetry.  Mr. Neibler can be contacted at:

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Robert Neibler #399870
Baraga Correctional Facility
13924 Wadaga Road
Baraga, MI  49908