barely a vapor

i live life with much zeal, fervor, and optimism
but today i had the wind socked out of me
punched in the stomach this morning

but there's dave's comment
jose, laura, and denise's kindness
paula and thuy's sadness
l'bert's congratulatory banter
and ron's touching remarks



God you know where i'm rattled and unhinged
my fears my desires my devastation
my guilt my shame my sorrow