We were lying on the beach. Marie, who felt the cold less than I did, had gone for a swim after our picnic. She'd come back to lie next to me, without drying off, enjoying the hot sun on her wet ... [+]
All in all
Ups and downs
Climbs and falls
Often my mind wanders
To a quiet place
"Why does my heart ache
What is this cold, dark space?"
Emotions of sadness, happiness
Frustration, and the blues
They always change
With ever added news
Can one cope with feelings
All over the place?
Turn them off, I think
Or provide me some grace
And so my heart shrinks
From big to small
Can I handle emotions?
Not. At. All.