Drops

How can a tear say it all?

It’s just a drop of water after all

A wail, a moan, drops drizzle down

Gut-breaking guffaw, drops dampen ground

A solemn nod of anguished defeat

One drop, two drops, repeat

Drops of labor, drops of love

Drop swiped by a velvet glove

Piercing drops, an infant falls 

Paralyzed, no drops at all

Drops of regret, drops of pain

Drops of envy, drops of blame

How can a tear say it all?

It’s just a drop of water after all

Bio:  Desmond Curran was born in Anchorage, Alaska. He is a performance artist currently living in Plymouth Massachusetts. He performs original spoken word/poetry, literary and Shakespearean monologues, scenes from movies, original acoustic guitar, and original rap. He can be found on social media sites under the name "The Traveling Troubadour."