So They Say

…they say happiness comes from your thoughts …your attitude curled up inside And I can feel that is real as I have felt the shifting from one …to a different one as I walk against the wind …with head down I push my way sometimes the dark of wickedness rises and cannot the wrath of despair blacken your eyes from judgement given without seeing cannot your tears streak shattered skin at the sight of a child busted rejected by those they only wish for love cannot your throat constrict and songs of anguish escape your mouth when violence shadows your step I can feel that then I must turn to light ...with purpose fill my head gather what rainbows I remember for cannot the brine of the sea against the gentle curve of cheek expand your heart with glee cannot the snuggle of a child wrap a smile against your bruised breast to lighten the earth-bound burden cannot the song of the sun and the silver glow of the maiden moon put the stars in your hopeful eyes so then I lift my face to feel the gift ...to the heavens of rising hope and hold tight my cradled memories …wait for the clouds to dry their tears and my heart a feather floats free to dance my song of release... unfurled 1st Place Brian Strand All Yours 25 contest