A Mother's Tears
Some Tears Never Dry

Behind every mother’s tears is a story of love, fear, and prayers whispered in the night.

Marie Johnson wants her son, Melvin, to have a future rooted in faith and far removed from the violence surrounding him. When his musical talent opens doors to fame, the life he once dreamed of begins to unfold. But success brings temptation, and the lessons he learned at home and in church become harder to hold onto.

Alongside his best friend, Ray Carter, Melvin enters a world where loyalty is tested and choices carry consequences. As his star rises, Marie struggles with a question no mother wants to face: Can she protect the child she loves when she can no longer guide his every step?

Then a night of celebration erupts into violence, leaving two families clinging to hope.

A Mother’s Tears is an emotional story of family, friendship, faith, and redemption. From the warmth of a childhood home to the uncertainty of a hospital vigil, Erving King Poole explores the price of ambition, the power of forgiveness, and a mother’s enduring love.