Tension is easing from my body-
drip by drip
like the coffee my father makes in the morning-
slowly then all at once-

Am I still intoxicated?
Yesterday
was entirely
too much day
and perhaps I responded
less than maturely
but it was so nice
breathing in friendship
and drinking down courage.

I don't even feel bad,
just tired and a little dehydrated,
but that's normal.
A smile tugs at my mouth
constantly,
and I have so much energy.

I wish I got this high
from doing homework.