explaining (not justifying)

because i can be myself
because i become fearless
(of judgement, of rejection, of reproval)
because time flies
because time dies
and everything else smiles

because of the joy to the point of physical pain
because it reminds
intoxicates
terrifies

because it stings but it's the good ache
because i get soaked but it's a cooling rain
because it's my rescue and my sin

and i like it