Sadness

Oh Sadness;

you swallow me.
Hold me in your gaping arms,
I float on your river of tears.

Your dark embrace,
cold and comforting.
Watching me from everyplace.
Knowing me.
Loving me.

Don't let go sadness.
Keep me close,
I will ride this river till its end.
Let me touch you,
Breath you,
Drink you in my soul.

And when our time is up,
Leave me, Sadness.
Wiser, cleaner
And stronger than before.