Women

Like dew that falls upon the plants

our eyes neglect to see the importance

the importance that underlines

strength, growth and well-being.

Yet, only the fruits -

the fruits from the plants

we acknowledge

not that we have no knowledge

of the dew

but our hearts refuse to pay it

this due.

Women

women of this nation

neglected, scared and bruised

you are the dew

appreciation, honour and respect

to you it is due.

- Calmore Nix

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Sunshine

Golden rays, warm in the morning

Bright rays shine like a new snowfall on an early winter morning

Upon the leaves so green and flowers ever bright

The happy sunshine shares its magical powers

It bobs and weaves its way to every corner

Singing a happy song and caressing the terrestrial borders

Waking every animal, man and child that sleeps

It beckons to the pretty robin and even the crow that passes by in the sky

To come play, come and play don't be shy

Happy little children peek through windows to see the sun with their sleepy eyes

A mother perched on a bench wiping her child's tear, the sun gleamed in delight

He crept up softly, quietly, not wanting to give them a fright

Gently caressed the little boy's cheeks with its hand of heat and dried the little boy's cheeks

The sun is golden yet so bright the higher it creeps every minute of the day

It makes everything seem bright as its honey rays drip and flow

From the lady hanging fresh linen on the line to the child who wants to play

In the evening when the sun begins to stretch and yawn

Little birds and squirrels come out to say goodbye

While lovers walk hand in hand and let the sun salute their love.

Slowly the light dips and falls another day it yawns, as it slowly goes to sleep.

-Danese Barnett