When sadness falls . . .

Cry alone,

With the front door shut,

Tears riding your face,

Like raindrops down a clean window.

Cry . . .

Weep profoundly,

Like you’ve lost a lover

Or found a friend …

& your chest hurts, deeply.

Weep.

Sob-shaking,

Quaking, with river-shivers,

Heart-pounding, beat-sounding,

Responding to Heaven’s call.

Sob.

Then wash your face,

With bright cold water,

& start your day a-new.