125. False Dichotomy

What if pain is both
Our inner weather and our
Light? Which pain is which?

How can we know if
The Black Dog will lead us, or
Will wander, aimless?

124 On Pain

Can it be that the
Same pain that dogs you through life
Is the fuel for light?

Can it be true that
Pain teaches us to look past
Life's surface glammer?

Or is pain merely
Our own inner weather, clouds
And Sun of our minds?

Quick smiles

There are times that a
Smile can tug at your mouth
like kittens with string.