Crying Myself Silently

I have learned to cry myself silently
Without making a silly squeak
No body shakes or loud noises
But tears still as large as sobs

A song, an idea, a line in a play
Bring on a wave of emotions
I have learned to cry myself silently
But tears still as large as the ocean.

A thought, a memory, a photograph
Bring on an attack of emotions
I have learned to cry myself silently
But tears still as large as wars

Over time, I have learned to say
"Thank you emotions
"Thank you tears
"Just not right now