I can always tell when I am feeling down
Not because of the grey clouds looming over me
Not because of the weights pressed onto my spine
Not because of the tears welling in my eyes

I can always tell when I am feeling down
Because I push and push
And give birth to the most creative parts of myself
I scratch poetry into paper
I sing until my voice flows out of my throat
I dance until my feet ache and my heart gives out
I scribble charcoal and ink onto the pad
It is the only comforting part of feeling this way;
I know that all I am doing is beautiful,
Even when I don't know if I am the same.