Lacrimal glands creating
basal, emotional, and reflex tears
they say are good for your eyes.

The hypostases of three
in a washtub of emotional water
overflowing in sad memories.

The misery of life within,
when a memory of you evaporates like
leaves migrating in the wind.

Your name on my lips, aching
to talk to you again in the
quiet moods when I forgot the words.

Carl Scharwath, has appeared globally with 175+ journals selecting his writing or art. Carl has published three poetry books and his latest book “Playground of Destiny” (Impspired Press) His two photography books were published by Praxis in Africa. His photography was also exhibited in the Mount Dora Center for The Arts gallery and The Leesburg Center for The Arts. Carl was the art editor for Minute Magazine (4 years,)is a contributing editor for ILA Magazine and was nominated for The Best of the Net Award (2021.)  He is also a competitive runner, and a  2nd degree black- belt in Taekwondo.