happens at many levels,

the superficial, the deep, the middle

and most look to the surface –

see how behaviors transform,

when situations morph;

and yet beneath

the core is intact: the heart strong

still loudly playing yesterday’s spot light

the middle cracks open

in moments; silence

an epiphany – a poke

or cry

quickly the moment passes

and like a surface water disturbed;

each wave canceling out another

till only smoothness shows … …

the mountain bears on the shoulders

giving a shrug

slides into ravines deep:

the self clothes in images

nascent,

a harbinger

of inner states – inquiring minds

choose to talk about fair weather.

then the calm demeanor

splits open

and a jaw opens so wide

for mountains of angst come

vomiting out –

replayed. the tenacious mind is crafty

reenacts scenes: keeps mute. smiles.

and all everyone does these days

is smile and nod back;

recesses deep, convulses

as one burning heart

grasps for golden days long gone.