How do you function
When everything hurts
And it’s not just the sad things
That drive your heart in reverse?
It’s when the sky, so blue
and full of beauty
gives you a pleasant afternoon
but you ache – because of it.
It’s when sea-salt air
blows through your hair
and she whispers, “I love you”
and you love her too
You feel full and empty
Happy and blue
How do you function
When everything hurts
And it’s not just the sad things
That drive your heart in reverse?
the daily periphery 