The First Real Tear

As they roll emotions flow
shedding feelings inside,
Salt bittering quivering lips
now losing lion pride,

Releasing fear once held
letting another in,
Opening to a new way
showing a secret sin,

Brought to a level never seen
maybe an escape from what is known,
Drastic as it may seem
the usual needs to be overthrown,

Simplicity seems to be the answer
from a mind so confused,
Seemingly so self loving
obviously self abused,

Hiding behind a smile so bright
saying what they want to hear,
Never telling himself the truth
until shedding the first real tear