she came to me while resting my head
sitting outside in the mid day sun
reminiscing about a place i'd been
with tales of 'once upon a time'

a magical realm i escape to often
filled with wings and
power dreams
i learn things there
i sometimes cry
empty myself of forgotten sighs

my eyes were swollen
and so were hers
we hugged each other
because we knew
we both know suffering too

the night had weakened
my usual strength
she felt me ache
and came to weep

it's good to cry
and cleanse oneself
provides a balance
to highs and lows

she said i'm well
but the house was stuffy
and opened all the crossing windows
said she liked it
when the curtains billowed

tonight she said
stand by the open window
breathe in deep the air
you'll see the pulse
and sparkling glitter
and it will comfort you

i light a smoke
she said good day
no worries i thought
as we parted ways

life is all about faith