There are days with cloudless blue skies
When merely the warmth of the sun on my shoulders is enough
Enough to make me smile
And in that moment, I am happy
There are times when I am with friends
And our mingled laughter rings out
Echoing across the lake
Startling the heron, perched precariously on the dock edge
And in that moment, I am happy
There are times when I’m wrapped in the arms of someone I love
Pressing my ear tightly to their chest
Listening for mingled heartbeats
And in that moment, I am happy
But, sometimes I get sad without you.
