The Tear

I finally let the tear I have been holding back, roll down my face,
hoping it will clear the darkness.
But then regret takes hold of me,
Guilt grips me by the neck,
I scream, I think someone heard,
But she looks at me, helpless, tears in her eyes.

Closure comes with time,
Regret ends when forgiveness is in reach,
Hopefully when I have forgiven myself…hopefully.

But this story ends as it began,
…With one tear, rolling down my face…
I am afraid forgiveness is not yet in reach,
As I said…closure comes with time
…Yet time has run still…