all the same

laughter rings
as old friends meet.
the inconsiderate heart
goes on sinking.
in a haze of smoke
the dying sun
sputters the promise
of another day.

says an emboldened mind
to its drowning counterpart -
dont worry my friend.
you will be wrangled out.

and adds as an afterthought -
in any case
the deep waters you live in
have corroded all hope out of you.