tears idle tears review
... He starts off by telling us about his idle tears, and though he knows where they come from he is unsure of their meaning. By labeling his tears idle he recognizes that they are futile, and while they are the objects of his emotions he knows they serve no real purpose. ... He acknowledges that his sorrow is brought on by powers beyond his control; but with every beautiful detail in life, the same tears are brought to his heart.