Sometimes....

sometimes I sing in the shower
because I like the sound of my voice
as the water runs over my ears

sometimes I go barefoot
because the feel of the earth
directly under my feet
reminds me that I will someday again
be one with the earth

sometimes I eat the chocolate
around the outside of a Reese's Peanut Butter cup
because the peanut butter is the best part
and I like to save the best for last

sometimes I pray on stars
believing that the spirit can hear me
because with the stars there is
no judgment
no response
no expectation

sometimes I dry my hair
on the cool setting
and let the dryer just sit and blow
directly on my face
because it makes me feel like a supermodel
just for a moment

sometimes I have to hold my chest
because it feels like my love-filled heart
is about to beat through my skin
and burst through my chest

sometimes I sit and stare at the toaster
waiting for the toast to pop
because I want so see if
just once
I won't flinch like I always do

sometimes I just sit
and listen to the quiet
and the noise
and the silliness
and the sadness
because I am fortunate enough to still be able to do so

sometimes I write
and write
and write
and write...