where are you looking?

have faith for a little,

don’t play with your peace of mind;

there is so much more to be learned,

but you couldn’t possibly bear it all

right this moment.

look at that daffodil in bloom,

and the one next to it that is wilting.

mind that the fresh petals are not distracted

by their decaying neighbor—

they are still looking only to the sun,

conceding no fear for what comes next,

but basking in the rays

while they are here.