Sensitivity

someone once gave me a present

beautifully wrapped with ribbons

inside, sparkly confetti, tissue

t’was extravagant and tempting

and as i unwrapped this present

my breath escaped in awe of it

and the most delicate lace crushed

and tragedy was born with a fit

such fervid sensitivity

a curse for some, a gift too

when high, the lows seem alien

the winds blow and sadness will sigh

when manic dreams die, dejected

memories build foundations to climb

beautiful aspirations will

shine rays into the gray of time

step through the looking glass again

let the wind jostle you forward

sweet rest is a memory now

take a stretch, step it up and act

control your happy and grow hopeful

where do you go with your new strength

get away from the others’ show

of ego, learn your song in length

you forever are and will be

fitful emotions of neglect

embrace a crippled soul that’s blessed

in a privileged environment

some patience realized will save you

and time dispels the sinister

dance happy and joyful spasms

ignore the inner minister