Amber Tears

Amber drops bleed to the floor

Like drops of blood,

Dripping steadily from the glass

Lying shattered on the table.

Amber tears stream to the floor

Like the tears of the little girl,

Cascading down her face

As she sobs silently at the table.

Amber raindrops shower to the floor

Like the city’s acid rain,

Burning the eyes of the child

Who cries night after night at the table.

Amber droplets collapse to the floor

Like the mother of the girl,

Drinking the amber tears all night long

Lyingpassed out beneath the table.