One Ride
I choose love
human creation radiant reaction
face the clock
let my river rush
flowing craft clean joy
I’m a smiling strong-willed painter
I could’ve broken
digesting inherent pain
I grew fuel
summer beautiful sweat
fall was a conjuring ritual
winter the pretty beast
spring pregnant hopeful
new air new color new world
when my brain dips
I push harder
tranquility behind my ribs
I’m better than I’ve been