These Tears

by CrowsDelight

What do you do when you can't explain things to someone? You write in poetry. Read as Tigress tries to explain why she never shed a tear.

You see, I never cry.

You see, I will never cry in front of anyone

You see, I will never cry in front of you

You see, it shows my weakness, and my pride forbids it.

You see, in place of my tears, is my pain, rage, and my anger.

You see, people call me a monster because of it.

You see, because of this, I said those horrible things to you

You see, I'm not mad at you, it's just… how I am.

You see, after you ran out crying, I felt a piece of my heart tear.

You see, my heart further tore when you didn't even take a glance at me.

You see, when you fell asleep that night I cried, lonesome up in my room.

You see, that next morning I tried, but failed, at making you the food for once.

You see, later on that day, when you were sitting against the Peach Tree, eating a pear, my heart fluttered, wondering if I should go out and confront you.

But… I managed to..

But don't you see? These arms wrapped around you? Don't you see these lips pressed against yours?

Don't you see these tears?

"It's because I love you. Always…"