When life gives you sunshine
get outside, breathe deep, soak it all in
walk and look and listen
When life gives you sunshine
check out the native plants
revel in the fragrance of the brilliant purple of the black sage
When life gives you sunshine
follow the bzzzz of the bees
leading to blossoms of the nearby plants
When life gives you sunshine
stop and look, snap a few photos
watch the bees somersault in the pollen
When life gives you sunshine
be sure to take a break from the desk
from the demands of work
And get outside!


Wonderful advice! I have sunshine today and I’m soaking it in.
Getting outside is always sage and rewarding advice, and when you get outside, your readers and photo admirers benefit, too!
Wonderful imagery! If it were not 32 degrees outside right now, I would head out immediately after reading your lovely poem. I especially like the structure of your piece – I moved from stanza to stanza looking forward to the next sensory feast.
Thanks! (Not sure if I’d be heading out if it were 32 degrees outside!)