Up's and Down'sUp's and downs High's and lows Screaming, laughing, crying Much like the park roller coaster Only the emotional ride never stops Peaks and valleys Streets and Buildings Beauty, ugliness, sorrow Much like the country and the city Only the emotional place is not separate Rise and fall Calm and stormy Serene, erratic, deadly Much like the ocean and seas Only you can get out of the water A roller coaster A mountain A wave A heartbeat No matter the size of the up There is always the next down By Janet Boyd aka Bee Spit |