Spinnin’ ‘round a sunflower dream
Sip pristine; mountain-fed stream

Ashes blow like dust in red wind
Twisting calm, as we slowly grinned

Skipping stones from the other side
Melt away sun as moon calls tide

Purple stars across galactic skies
Helps a foolish heart begin to realize

Finger-painting a canvas of rhymes
Wondering softly: where went the times?

Dissolving in solvent like sugar in tea
Searching for purpose beyond mystery

Bravely rising from the safety of bed
Facing fresh days; new waves ahead

Awaken to birdsong; fly in virtue true
We’ll learn anew, and make it through

© SK