Gain

Ripping bandaids
done sincerely
only hurts
a little bit,
yet with lingered
apprehension
it will hold a
lasting sting.

Never laugh at
others tears
or those tears will
soon find you,
feeling joy in
seing sorrow
retribution
becomes your view.

Be the person
you want to see
passing by you
so carefree,
As you dance with
drowning feet
your heart pounds
a different beat.

– Grace Y. Estevez