the gift

I long for her
but then I look at him
the sky in his eyes
and I know
she brought him to me

hers

be happy for the women
all the women
and their successes
we're all on the same team

alarm

you should listen
to the sirens in
your belly

let

I cannot change them
and I cannot let them
change me

the quiet

my tongue has fallen silent

because happiness 

is lighter than sadness

the birds still sing
beautiful songs
even on the worst days