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
Copyright © Jeanne Mcgee | Year Posted 2021
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