the sun is shining bright overhead
I reach and reach to it with all my might
I can feel its warmth penetrating my body
and it rejuvenates me and gives me hope
but suddenly a large black cloud floats in
it blocks the sun mercilessly
no wind can blow it away and it remains
I begin to wither and sink to the ground
the reserve energy I held fading away
my color drains till I am transparent
and then no one can see to save me.

3/24/98