Happiness The fall leaves Cool breeze Pink evening sky A patch of cloud Creeping loneliness Wet, slippery road Open door to a dark void my apartment Self doubt Anxiety stricken loathing Open the cap of a dark bottle Potion defining sad attempt at happiness Bukowski, Rumi, Nietzsche Occasional Larry David Some chocolates, maybe icecream Guitar and ukulele Facetime with the family Happiness Sweet music in my ears Realization that life isn't that sad Soft pillow, firm bed Sweet dreams Wake up, Repeat. (Minneapolis, MN 10/15/19)