Piece of Paradise

Optimism is true moral courage.

It’s all messy: the hair, the bed, the words, the heart. Life.

i am
afraid
that if i
open
myself i will not
stop pouring. (why do i fear
becoming a river. what mountain
gave me such shame.)

The only time you truly become an adult is when you finally forgive your parents for being just as flawed as everyone else.

I am fueled by foggy mornings, moonlight, and starry skies.