Sunflower solace

If you weep
let your tears fall
as raindrops
among the sunflowers…
Let their glow soften
the sadness
that exists within you…
Watch as they dance away
your distractions…

Plant yourself among
honeysuckle blossoms
where butterflies land
drinking of sweet nectar
intoxicated by forgetfulness…

absorb rain into your being
like liquid breath
in summer
remembering
who keeps your tears
in jars for eternity,
and finds treasure
where your heart is.

Be as forgiving as the birds
who still find pleasure
on cloudy days
and sing their joy back to life!

Become as translucent
as sunlight kissing
the earth with kindness.
Fall if you must into dust
like sparkles
descended from starlight.
Bathe yourself
in the fragrance
of heavenly foliage
joyful in its abundance,
gentle as maiden hair..

Be as whimsical as ladybirds
searching for beauty
for colour
for the ambrosia
of affection
absorbing gratitude
into your memories
and proclaim yourself whole!!