These tears...

My tears are no longer
tears of pain and hunger,
hunger for love and answers.
My tears no longer
hide behind the shower curtain
where not even myself was able to
see nor feel them.
My tears are no longer cactus spines
tearing my flesh open as they ran down my body,
leaving salty wet trails behind.
My tears no longer make my body ache
leaving it sore, barely able to walk.
My tears are no longer a burden,
they don't weigh down on me.
My tears are no longer painful
They are not sad and
They don't take pity on themselves.
They no longer hurt,
For they have found a real love
that has set them
Free.