Poem by Carmen Walsh, written 6/26/2024

As the sun rises in the sky
My tight body unwinds leisurely
No rush to do, only to be
In awe of the world before my eyes.

In the daylight, I open fully
My colors displayed for all to see
Unashamed of my glory
Never comparing, simply being me.

As evening falls, I claim my prize –
Not approval, acceptance, or any of those
But a peaceful contentment as I gratefully close
To rest and reenergize.