s m i l e
?
breathing in inconsistent
shortened breaths
surreal reality spins around
flashing, like lights on a
merry go-round
life out of control
fingers dangling, struggling
to touch that, an illusion
not really there;
stability
what is a smile?
just a facade to cover
deep-rooted frustrations
to provide people with
superficial assuredness
those kinds who ask
how you're doing
but don't really
want to know
i've forgotten how to smile
28 April 1998