Poetry in Pain & Other Miscellany to End Today/Start Tomorrow

Poetry is, in fact (against my previous assertion), quite often born of pain and/or sadness. Not always, but often.
My cat snores.
The iTunes visual effects mesmerize.
Candlelit baths are the perfect way to end a day.
Children speak the truth as no others can (or will).
Creativity must be fed.
Deadlines feed productivity.
Words to consider: redemption, cradle, home, forgiveness, retreat
"This is your life, and it's ending one minute at a time." - Tyler, Fight Club