i laugh

because

if i don't

i think

i'd sneak some tears

and maybe even shout a "Hallelujah"

From Mt. St. Anne's

and scream expletives

in the rain

but i don't want that

so

i smile

and am happy

that i have red converse sneakers

a park to run in

and gasoline in my car

and a semi-useful brain.

the

end.