I was looking through old pictures about a week ago and I came across a picture of a poem that I wrote 2 years ago.
be like the sun
rising and setting every morning and evening
so sure and confident, giving off a sense of unwatered independence
not relying on the approval of the world
but continuing to paint the sky
despite the absence of pictures, oohs and aahs, and Picasso name tags
be like the sun
casting light on the future, leading the way
with new excitement and enthusiasm for each new day
learning from the shadowed past
but never dwelling in the dark
constantly looking forward and enjoying the light
be like the sun
distributer of hope, icon of positivity
always looking forward to the exceptional and overcoming the inferior
staying optimistic and bright
completely unaffected by the inevitable darkness that will take its place every night
ready to rise and illuminate the world every morning
be like the sun
ever-giving, ever-shining
generously enlivening the world
never looking for gratification or recompense
unselfishly putting others before itself
an inspirational, shining example
Although I’d love to change some of the vocabulary, flow, diction, and more, the message of this still rings true today. The lessons that the sun can teach us are never-ending: confidence, generosity, positivity, a goal-oriented mindset, an excitement for the future, and a self satisfied independence. I know that I, for one, was truly lifted up by this message, and I hope that it can inspire even one other person.
xo
Emma
Emma Dietze 