For a long while,

I felt numb

And empty.

And lifeless.

But then,

Late one night,

I realized

That I was starting to feel bubbly again.

I didn't have to fake it anymore;

I was full of energy and bubbles of happiness.

I embraced the rainbow when it came to me,

And accepting it made me happier.

Not having to hide is a wonderful feeling,

Really.

Bubbly.

It describes me.

It didn't used to,

But it does now.

And when I see that one,

I get even bubblier.

My heart picks up pace,

My cheeks go pink,

I fumble with my words and try hard not to stare.

Sometimes,

It's a pain to like someone,

Who couldn't like you back.

For some,

It makes pain.

But not for me.

I hold on to the bubbly, silly feeling,

And I go on about my day,

Helping the others

To feel as bubbly as me.