Of sunshine and laughter

Of sunshine and laughter, and beautiful lies,
You with your hidden fears and magnificent eyes
Crouching in the dark, driven there
Nobody’s watching, nothing to fear
You can cry alone, your salty tears.

Secret hopes and lovely dreams
Crushed inside you, you despair.
Rainy days and coffee all night
Speeding cars and brand new bikes
Laughter shared; your own giddy highs.

Driving fast in an uphill road
A vertical path as the engine sputters
Driving on, far away
Till all you hear is the wind
Whistle around you, ever moving fear.

Of sunshine and laughter, and newer lies,
Stuffed inside you, the basest of highs
You push it down, hoping for it to go
Away like it did, in that ride long ago
That ride long ago.