sunshine under your ribs

like suns stitched to my skin

the sunshine warms my cold, bony fingers

this

e m p t y  c o l d  

 feeling no longer lingers

in my heart, nor in my mind, or in my smile.

the warm rays sooth the tatters of my mind,

i feel calm at the very least,

and absolutely powerful at most

new faces have come, uncovered my soul 

sweet songs have been sung, and beautiful books have been read

i hurt sometimes, and feel sad too, but

i am finding myself

and finally, finally spring is here 

i am pleasant at last