tired of chasing sunshine
I tucked the sun into bed today
She was sick, so I laid gray clouds around her
Just a little sleep, a little time, and soon
she will light up the day again.
.
Light rain is wooing her to sleep
Pitter patter patter patter
slow and innocent, peaceful, and harmless
it comforts her heart.
.
Someone bumped the vase to the floor
It was a clumsy mistake
but now there is broken glass everywhere
and no one is to blame.
.
as the rain leaks through the roof
and the water seeps into the carpet,
so her tears will escape for a moment
her breath caught in a memory.
.
the sun will dance tomorrow
she will paint colors back into the world
just give her time
be patient and let her sleep today
