The Lighter Side
by Oksanna Normandeau

In everything I do,
I want to manifest
Joy, happiness, love.
The feeling of being…ALIVE.
My God,
How GOOD
It feels
To be ALIVE.
With a flawlessly imperfect flesh
carrying me,
A voice that soothes,
Even the most colicky of babies,
With eyes that are weak
but can still SEE every little detail
Of your lips that form
A perfectly crested smile,
Sending shivers
Down my neck…
I LISTEN,
With beautiful ears
Of intention
Read more of Oksanna Normandeau’s poetry in SEARCH Magazine‘s Winter 2022 #KeepLaughing issue.