If tears cease, they prick; and a fire consumes me, should I hold back these frozen drops.

This couplet beautifully captures the pain of unexpressed emotions. It says that if tears are held back or stop flowing, it doesn't bring relief, but rather an internal prickling sensation and a burning ache. The poet implies that suppressing one's sorrows, or 'frozen drops' of grief, only intensifies the suffering. It's a poignant reminder that sometimes, letting go and allowing emotions to flow, even tears, is crucial for inner healing and prevents a deeper, more painful internal struggle.