they came

They came

Opening her tear filled eyes

Seemed, became impossible

For the glass of tears

Plastered even her thoughts.

Blinking them away

Seemed to invite more,

As some gave way

To a torrent of them.

She wept condemning

Herself for it.

Ostracizing, crucifying her weakness.

But oh they came

Like a tsunami out to take lives

They came.

They came from years

Of preservation, deprivation.

For outward they wanted to be.

To clear and wash away.

The dirt filled soul

The hate infested heart

They came.