'the ground submits to the sky and suffers whatever comes.
tell me, is the earth worse for giving in like that?'
~ rumi
as water causes reactions with the elements, creating a weathered beauty of patina and texture... so too do tears, adding depth and beauty to our souls...
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tears that follow the contours of the face,
as droplets on branches, leaves & rock faces...
leaving behind changes for better or for worse (or even just because)...
adding the color of joy and grief to our souls...
pressing us to gratitude for being able to feel these things at all...
