life

My mother is swinging her hips, swaying to something
I can just imagine her in the kitchen, stiring cookie batter as my dad jokes about something
the corners of my mouth lift at the happy thought
wait
I move my arms and feel the odd shape my mouth made
what's it called?
oh yeah
a smile
I have to smile again and feel the warm happy feeling of my soul
suddenly
my mother feels distressed. I feel dark thoughts being channeled at me
the corners of my mouth turn down with great difficulty
I feel the sorrow and anguish in my soul
hmmm. the opposite of a smile is a frown right?
ewww I hate frowning
I smile
it's easier
and
I could just imagine my eyes sparkling as I smile at my friends that I hope I'll meet someday