No tear was shed that solemn day
By those who do not cry
A duty done with task at hand
Done with eyes so dry
It is not for lack of care
By those who do not cry
But done because it must be done
Where others cannot try
A duty laid at answering feet
With eyes that have no tears
They brace themselves and carry on
In the face of other’s fears
It is not a simple thing
Holding emotions all at bay
But they carry on and hold it in
Waiting for another day
Words were spoken soft and true
By those who do not cry
To comfort those in deep distress
Those who came to cry
It is never for a lack of care
This lack of tearful face
But as one who knows too well
That there are those in need of grace
So stoic faces hide the pain
Of those who do not cry
To bring peace to others now
Who can’t help but ask “oh why”
So called are those who help
On the days of deepest woe
Those who hold heads up high
Helping others to let go
It is all for deepest love
By those who do not cry
They love so much they keep it in
Until the moon is high
So when the day is done and gone
With time to heal the sorrow
Remember those who did not cry
And comfort them tomorrow
