Inkpaw

the refracted light
bouncing around the room
whimsical
and bright
aboard our ship of roof shingles and sunshine
as we sail across a sea of smiles
and the scent of blueberry muffins

i sit there
too afraid to speak up 
but too upset to do nothing
i plaster a smile over it
and keep my thoughts in my head
where they continue to eat away at me

      SILENCE
S hattered, falling apart in the nothing
I mmobilized by the lack of joy, frantic searching everywhere but to no evail
L istlessly staring into the empty face in the mirror hoping, but doing nothing

Let the warmth 
of knowing you're safe
and sound
wrap around your shoulders like a soft blanket.
Let the gratitude for your place in this world
and the knowledge that no matter what
you will have a home

sun shines on the vibrant green leaves
casting shadows
in the humidity
throwing yourself into the waves
and letting the water suport your weight
the sound of seagulls in the distance
and the taste of coconut on parched tongues