Days, weeks, then months
and years drift by.
Not always noticeable, or even
memorable, the time behind us
simply accumulates. All in all,
the sum of its parts leads to
a life well-lived, if you take
a moment to notice.
09/10/2024 j.g.l.
Because I cry,
it does not mean
I am weak.
It does not make me sensitive
to anything other than
life itself.
I have strong feelings.
I attach meaning to
each notion I have.
Emotions,
like afflictions,
are a dime a dozen.
The cost is not always obvious.
It is a price I pay
in tears.
08/11/2021 j.g.l.