Time Unexpected

I was sun-soaked and laughing.

When the tide ripped over the broken road

Twisting me off at the roots.

Numb and quiet, holding my own,

I survey the damaged places.

Time heals, they say, that’s what they say.  

Forget that fake and tawdry glimmer,

Half made up; just passing through!

Time will tell, that’s what they say. 

Leave space for the unexpected.