Tears streamed, heartstrings quivered.

Meaning: This portrays sadness, where tears flow and emotions cause a trembling sensation in the heart.

Choice of Words: Tears are drops of salty water from the eyes, streamed suggests a continuous flow, heartstrings are metaphorical strings connected to the heart, and quivered means to tremble or shake slightly.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Heartstrings tugged, tears flowed.
• Memories awaken, tears flow, heartstrings tugged.
• Heat shimmered, air quivered.
• Whiskers quivered, alive with joy.
• The cat's whiskers quivered with excitement.
• Whiskers quivered, sensing danger near.
• Tears streamed down her face.
• Tears streamed down her cheeks.
• Tears of joy streamed down their faces, like a river of happiness.
• Tears streamed down cheeks.