“Swim Against the Pain”

I.

in these moments of madness

exuberant sadness

creeps like a dying dog

II.

fleas on their knees

begging you please

to suck your blood

III.

the river of life

flows through the veins

sadder than blue

bad if that’s true

swim against the pain

IV.

 don’t drown in frown

wait awhile for a smile

when it hits the ground

scoop up that pile