The Second Day

It's the second day of summer. Yesterday, I sat in Sharon's backyard and wondered how I would even make it through this summer. I was dreading it. The next two months were a shadow, looming over me in every step I took of every day. I escaped it only in my sleep, but always awoke to it again. But that was yestereday, that was then. Now, my perspective has slightly shifted. Summer 2010 is again looking bright.
The sun shines high in the sky today, with a cool, welcoming breeze shifting through the trees. Last night it happened, although in all technicalities it was actually very early this morning. He was there at sharons, and it seemed terrible at first, we barely talked. The words we did speak were strained; forced and cold. Slowly though, as the night wore one into the early beginnings of the next day, the forced words evaporated. What was left was just like old times. Fun, exciting. Full of laughter and joy. He became the same sweet guy he used to be, the one my friends say wouldn't be coming back ever. The light rays of hope flitted into my heart and brain. I only hope that they continue to glow as the summer wears on.