my
heart lay spread out before me,
exposed to
the tides of emotions that wash
upon the
shores of my soul
great,
crashing waves pummel me
carrying me
as easily as sands stirred
by the
storm-driven incoming tide
soon, not
soon enough
the tide
turns
the ebbing
emotions smooth
leaving me
once again swept clear, drained
the clearing away
doesn't leave
me empty, the emptiness
has been
scoured by the crushing waves
but it leaves
space inside of me
space to
explore, discover...
if i have the
courage to go inside
i have always
had the courage of the fool
perhaps it
will serve me well
as i look
steadfast into my sicknesses
i will not
live my life buried
under the
sands of regret
i will
challenge myself, incessantly
create myself
anew, adorn my inner self
with shells
and jewels
friends and
loves
that sparkle
in the clear sunshine upon the
shore of my
soul
