words begin as breath

the calender reminds me it’s monday again

this is going to be a happy poem because

all of my other ones are neutral you read them

and feel your own emotions but this poem

i’m telling you is a happy poem so don’t be

afraid to let your face do that awkward thing

where the corners of your mouth spread and

sometimes your teeth show and your nose

crinkles a bit and the corners of your eyes

wrinkle it’s okay this is a happy poem

reminding you that it’s monday and it’s okay to

smile