Banana Boats

to cry out
the pain
it does not
have to be
the worst
for some
it’s “oh heck “
for others
“jekus crow”
it covers up
lightens up
drips down
below
for me
“banana boats”
covers up
the spills
elbow cracks
and even
broken hearts
words
I love
the words
that heal
they stroke
my soul
stoke
strength
into spine
and chill
my brain
how cool
to live
breathe
bent-over
backwards
with words