Tears are like Rain but Sweeter

There was nothing left but time, a systematic downward spiral, and a lifetime of regrets. A few well-spoken words did little to soothe his pain and mend his pride, but as his dark eyes scanned the sky his son's words echoed sweetly in his ears.

"It only rains when the angels want to remind us to be happy, Dad. They're crying so we don't have to."

Maybe, just this once, the angels would remember to cry for him today.