THE STORY OF TOM

the waves crashed heavily on the rocks
the sun shone on his hair
somewhere
here
before
he knew

the water rushed to him
cool
and alive
he looked up to the sky
a breath
the air
so fresh
he knew

he found himself in his room
pushed open the door
and he ran to the waterside
dancing
and he was free
and he ran
dancing
free

it was never easy to leave his room
the sun was early
the time arrived
he knew

LOOKING UP AND DOWN

dying inside
form a line
behind the physically imperfect
and laugh

laugh until you feel
good about yourself
and everyone’s tears
merge together
until it doesn’t matter
anymore

trying inside
don’t let your hope
get you down