the shifting sands… of the mind

One moment..

I’m happy, am cheerful

I’m hopeful, am child-like 

The next..

I’m pensive, am sad

a tad hurt, a bit disappointed 

 

I look again..

ah there’s acceptance… 

But then

a little denial peeps in from behind  

 

I take a deep breath

and I sit and watch

as it all plays out….

 

A few moments pass by….

I open my eyes

as a little sigh escapes

 

Suddenly I get a little tap on the shoulder!

I quickly turn around to look

Who is it that beckons me?

 

There sits smugly

a whole new adventure….!!

Gives me a friendly nod

looks me in the eye

a questioning look

nudges me, teases me..

 

I sense warmth.. 

I sense concern 

kindness .. 

and care 

 

Then.. extends the hand

to hold mine, very gently 

and smiles

 

And we just sit there 

gazing at each other

losing all sense of time…

 

.. little tears well up in my eyes

 

As they begin to roll down

they go around a bit 

 

Why I wonder..

then I notice

am smiling back too… :-)