A Thank You Note Poem by Bryan Taplits

I wonder what is most ideal,
'to cry or not to cry? '
One thinks of who was once so dear-
before was said goodbye.
One would think it so-
The weeping-
For someone now who has gone,
'Hard-hearted, ' are descriptions
Of such a Chimney-Sweep
Who neglects this strangled song.
However not crying does not import uncare
Or even a bitter heart out of touch,
'Not crying' sometimes is a necessity-
With its unspoken sobs-
Which say that you cared too much.