He laughed

Because there's times when you just need it

Last night

He came home and

He laughed

And it was like

Nothing was different

And I wasn’t afraid

For 30 seconds

I wasn’t afraid

Because he laughed

And I love his laugh

Because it sounds like

Everything is alright

Reviews

[B.J]

Such a lot said in a few short lines. Meaningful words well done

[UseMeAbuseMeCureMe]

There's a lot underneath the surface with this poem and I like that you shared this with everyone. It brushes by possible abuse and the fact that you're less worried by his laugh makes it seem sadder than the title suggested. Good job :)

[symmetryAsymmetry]

This is awesome...the way it was dragged on, the way it asserted and reasserted, hints that something's on beneath the surface...as if there's a lot of anxiety hidden behind the conviction...at least that's what it made me feel...and i love poems that make me feel..

[MBend]

Stunning. Combination of fear and laughter reminds me of horror story in a good way.

[Roger Turgeon]

I sense some wariness among the peace...good piece of tension here

[Lyn Anderson]

What I like about this poem is its simplicity, but the sinister implication behind it is that there is something not right going on ... A really impressive and intuitive piece.

[Ally Monique]

short but extremely powerful. Its strange how someones laugh can make you forget for a little while. Great read, thanks for sharing!