Tears wash the soul clean
Ridding it of the dirt and debris
That clings and clogs.
Laughter patches the holes
Smoothing over the tears and cracks
That snags and snares.
Music soothes the frazzled ends
Balming the pain and distortion
That fades and frays.
Solace rebirths the mended soul
Rising slowly through the depths of despair and anguish.
Rising, renewed, washed,
Patched, soothed.
Mended.
Photo by Michael Payne on Unsplash
Rio L. Barney is an author of all things fantasy with a dash of horror and sci-fi mixed in. When not trekking through the wilds of Utah with her husband and three children, she can be found hacking away at a computer, often laughing at her own jokes. She loves to stare at the stars and dig in the dirt while attempting to grow anything and everything in the heavy clay of Utah County. Born and raised in Lehi, she has traveled the world only to return to her hometown. You can find her on Facebook as Rio Barney and Instagram @barneyrio