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Nothing left but tears

Oct 17, 2023, 6:06 PM

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A new song of sorrow and pain… The lyrics and a link to download the chords follow the video.

Nothing Left but Tears
I must be made of water.
I have nothing left but tears.

Daughters. Mothers.
My spirit aching.
Sisters. Brothers.
A heart that’s breaking.
I must be made of water.
I have nothing left but tears.

Blood and terror.
Children dying.
Fear and anger.
So much crying.
I must be made of water.
I have nothing left but tears.

Oh this heartbreak,
Silence howling.
Oh this heart ache,
Terror prowling.
I must be made of water.
I have nothing left but tears.

Not just water.
These tears, they feed me.
My bones are iron.
My people need me.

Download the chords here.

About the Author

Alden Solovy is traveling teacher, preacher, poet in the tradition of the piytan. Studying for the rabbinate with HUC-JIR, he's the author of seven volumes of Torah and tefillah inspired poetry, prayer, and midrash. "These Words: Poetic Midrash on the Language of Torah" was a 2023 Silver Medalist in the Independent Book Publishers Awards and "Enter These Gates: Meditations for the Days of Awe" was a 2024 Finalist in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards. His work is anthologized in more than 20 volumes of prayers and meditations. Alden has taught in institutions in Israel, Europe, and North America. He is the founder of ManKind Project Israel. Read his work at www.ToBendLight.com.