God of Our Weary Years, God of Our Silent Tears
Or Have Our Tears Been Silenced?
Not all tears are silent. Tears can come in many forms and express a range of emotions. Tears can be a physical manifestation of intense joy, sadness, anger, frustration, or a mixture of emotions. And sometimes tears can be a release of pent-up emotions — helping us to feel lighter and more at ease.
Tears can be a form of nonverbal communication, conveying to others the depth of our feelings. So whether they are silent or loud, tears are a powerful and important part of the human emotional experience.
Silent, might be the tears of the woman putting on her face to go to work in the morning after her lover just ghosted her. Silent, may the tears of the man who, try as he may, cannot find where his health went, or cannot find a job with a decent wage. Silent, are the tears of the powerless 9-year-old. Silent, are the tears of the farmworkers who feed a country but can barely feed their family. Silent, are the tears of the earth, including Atlanta’s South River Forest.
