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Forgotten Sorrow

Laughter hides in the strangest of places. 
I laughed when she spoke, the sun's rays kissing her
Beautiful smiling, the lilt in her eyes 
Betrayed promises of many tomorrows.
It's no secret that our life's been hard-- NO--
A betrayal of modest happiness. 
And yet, I found joy. Laughter whilst walking, 
Joyful moments of tender lovesickness. 
I forgot sorrow, and laughed at clowns, 
Awed at acrobats, and, entranced I watched
Fish and sharks, colors shimmering behind
Glass walled cages, swimming. It was a day spent
More of emotion than of my wallet. 
My wife squeezed my hand, reminding me, “Love.”
I forgot sorrow, anxiety, and…
What was I saying?

Copyright © Matthew Wetter

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