As I sit, most thoughtfully
breathing slowly, deliberately.
For once the sadness had taken hold
To bear me down with endless woe
I did escape its evil clasp
but now I see it coming back.
And so my mind wanders to happy
thoughts
instead of the tears my body has fought
Of golden plains, and waterfalls
the depths of seas, and bouncy-balls
children laughing and running around
hide and seek without a frown
eating popcorn, baking brownies
movie watching and climbing trees
making forts out of blankets
playing ball with brand-new mitts
finding a double yoke in your eggs
teaching the dog how to beg
long days of perfect weather
on the streets, barefoot, and together
swimming in a bright blue pool
riding scooters that are so cool
going camping or to grandma's house
going to Disneyland to see Mickey Mouse
Just letting go of adult care
being that child with messy hair
laughing, running, jumping, hopping,
skipping, skating, joking, talking
now I'm sitting, writing, reading
yet all this time I should be sleeping
And so I smile, the evil gone
and may this day be ever long.
