Waves of Emotions

Such a curious thing, 

To be shining bright, playful and smiling

Only to be submerged by humanness

Tears well up, heaviness sets in 

What is this?

A shift as quick as an on/off switch 

Darkness envelopes light

Tension strangles ease

Waves of emotions flood awareness

Swells of feelings consume thought

Nothing to be said,

Nothing to be done

Just float, breathe

Trust where the wave leads you

Eventually you land on solid ground

Safely harbored within, ready to move on