Tears for the Unknown

Effortless tears drizzled over a pale complexion.

A surprising taste of salt

Caused by startling emotions.

A wave of realization

Toppled sturdy pillars to the sand.

A wish thrown to the stars,

Only in parallel planets becoming reality.

They pulled so hard on the rope--

Desiring to capture the attached dream and bring it to earth.

Countless frenzied whispers of yearned for truths

Echoed in valleys between impregnable mountains.

The hopeful yearned to climb one--

To sit at the peak and stay forever,

To perch and be an actual existence.

If only I knew that though--

That through crevices, gorges, and dark caves

This dream would wander. 

I would wait,

No matter the time.

I would do whatever.

No landmark too daunting,

No universe too far away,

No rope too long.

But I don't know that.

And I never will.

That's why I cry.

For lack of knowing,

For the many realistic mountains dreams must conquer,

For the potential loss of a happy future.