faces of eternity

where hearts have yet to open
needle tracing the grooves in thumbs 

like the crack of dawn or breaking into song

you will go on to be you

you were always going to become your best

the one who recognizes and laughs

the lines that cannot separate you 

from yourself

tears and laughter

where do you differ

the eyes

the sky

the sun inside you

i laugh because you are wise

i laugh because you sing

i laugh because you are figuring it out

i laugh because you are crying

i also cry when you are doing all of these things

i am mostly silence on the surface

i am listening