another thing explained
By Mickey Z.

I'm of the belief
that tears of joy
don't exist.
All tears are bourne of sorrow.
If we cry during happy times
It's because
we accept that life
cannot always
be this good.

Mickey Z. is the author of Saving Private Power: The Hidden History of "The Good War along with several other books. He is also the Senior Editor of Wide Angle, a monthly arts and culture newspaper. His poetry has appeared in many publications. He lives in NYC with his wife, Michele.