Slow Tears

I look up as a tear rolls slowly
down my cheek
I think about better days
and wonder if I'll feel that way again
you look at me
with those eyes I know so well
serious, deep and insightful
as though you're always in control
But not today
not now
Now you look so concerned
like for once you don't have the answer
I gaze at you
looking deep into your brown eyes
Hoping to understand
why you said the things you did
I think for a moment
hoping this is all a dream
hoping ill wake up in the morning
and be relieved
you look at me
with a confusion I have never seen
slowly pull me towards you
and wipe the tears from my cheek.