Tears are shed for tears
wept not for bitterness' sake
but for better days.
The salt in our tears
like the hope amidst our fears
keep us together.
Drawing near
in good will.
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Cast off the darkness of despair.
And shed away all thy bitter tears.
The long night has not yet claimed you.
For you are here now.
Let us linger in the shelter of our togetherness.
Weep with us these tears that keep us salty.
And bind thyself to the slavery that keeps us free.
Give of yourself and you will see far into the darkness, our beloved Starshine.
Serve: Learn to love the act of service.
Then go and shine by the light of thy own seeing clearly.
Arrive in peace.
Leave by way of the same peace.
