Be glad.

Are you ok?

You seem depressed,

You come in, not knocking, and I am undressed.

If it seems like I'm hiding, it's probably cause I am,

If it seems like you can't see me,

It's probably cause you can't.

Why is it that you miss me, by just a month or two?

Why is it that you say I shine, when really it's just glue?

I don't know why I can't talk to you,

I just know that I can't.

I don't know why you don't get through,

So I'll repeat my chant.

I am happy,

I swear that it's me,

I am full of joy,

The way I used to be.

I love God,

And I always have,

I love myself,

So rejoice, and be glad.

(published 2019)