Lacrymose Lament

These tears, a tithe
to our love that once was,
a payment of pain.
This lacrymose lament
an offering of longing.
These tears come falling
In agony, bawling.
On knees, I beg your stead.
This weary heart beats for your touch.
This weary mind plays our cinematic
romance on loop.
My weary soul begs for your gaze.
In those eyes, I once died in,
In those arms that gathered me,
In that heart that once held my own
Do I ever hope to be.
A drop of dew on a rose petal,
A single teardrop in a river of regret.
A flood of tears.
A drowning.
My cavernous heart
still holds our love dear
And waits to kiss you once more.

Reviews

[Nolo Segundo]

I like this! Any lyrical poem that is so intelligently titled should be getting more attention.

[Nipplegrinder]

Thank you so much! I'm flattered.

[The Iron Horseman]

Very nicely done. You have caught the mood perfectly and expressed it beautifully. Time to drown your sorrows now! :)

One question; what does 'I beg your stead' mean?

[Nipplegrinder]

stead
sted/
noun
the place or role that someone or something should have or fill (used in referring to a substitute).
"you wish to have him superseded and to be appointed in his stead"

[Nipplegrinder]

No drowning of sorrows, though.

[The Iron Horseman]

LOL! And thanks for the explanation.

[Tony Jordan]

Pain filled and so beautifully bittersweet Grinder.
Brought a lump to my throat.
Totally relatable... sadly.
Loved this.

[Nipplegrinder]

Thank you so much, Tony. I'm pleased this resonated with you. And, yes. Very sad.