Today

“If we ever stop talking, and you don’t know how to come back…send me a song.”

The fireworks had died, the well-wishers gone.

The year came into view, day one and two, clear and strong.

Then…a glance at the mirror, a hand on the wheel.

Just one more turn…then a crash, an audible jump.

The deafening silence as it went down.

It happened so fast, and then too slow,

Like deja vu from years ago.

The fear rose high, had I killed a man?

Tears fell steadily, shiny and wet,

It seemed like the fates were not quite done yet.

Some days are steady, most days are not.

Today was one of those, with the struggle in me exceedingly stretched taut.

Today was one of those, with every quandry amplified.

Today was one of those, lighting every flame inside.

Today was one of those, with no mercy to be had.

Today was one of those, I pray tomorrow may not be as bad.