Tulips in the garden
The moon in the sky
A lighthouse in the distance
The fireworks in July
A candle in the darkness
The dewdrops from a pine
A firefly in the evening
So effortless they shine

You get lost in the minutia
As if life’s grand design
Searching for happiness
In countless hours you consign
Desperate for happiness
And some peace of mind
Don’t dwell on your missteps
Just believe you can shine

(Written for the painting titled ‘Believe You Can Shine’)