Warm darkness,
A white light,
Purple dinosaurs and kisses good night

Two scraped knees,
Spelling Bees,
Ready or not! ABC's

Heartbreak,
Breakup,
Upside down

Smoke and mirrors, loaded dice,
One thousand questions never answered
Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!

Education,
Determination,
Liberation,
Connection
Reflection
Rejuvenation

New suit,
New smile,
New house,
New style

Sunny days,
Promises,
Her hand atop his

A cloudburst,
Eruption, destruction,
Heated words and repercussions

A mistake,
Tipping point,
Conclusion: disillusioned

Empty words,
Hollow dreams,
Left foot right foot left right

Work, Work, Work
Drink, Drink, Drink
Stare, Stare, Stare
Lather, Rinse, Repeat, Repeat

Diagnosis,
A change of heart,
One fatal, one vital,
The difference is in the denial

Old and young,
Rekindled hope,
Decrescendo and a joke

Sunset,
Inscrutable skies,
Failing heart and flashing lights!
Kaleidoscope and good night.