Beautiful Day

Through days of snow
no where to go
the sun beats down on me

my canvas sneakers
slap, slap against
the black burning pavement sea

my book in hand, music in head, a happy place,
smile on my face
i almost understand

that warm feeling,
no voice screaming
nothing left that i demand

no burning anger
no seething self hate
its good to feel this way

such a beautiful place
a taste of others' minds
such a goddamn beautiful day