The Sunflower

I tap down hard
anchored and true
I will shine for you.
In the mist of winter
my essence gives light
in spring I bring the promise
Summer bountiful harvest
Autumn gets cold
but I will remain by your side.
Trouble is not welcome here
only song birds and hare
faithfully I give them dreams
of bountiful fields
yet to come.
With me you will grow
strong and tall
In your deserts or meadows
I will come and make a show.
When words fail
my love will remain
long after you see me no more.

Be

Well, you can imitate everyone you know

I like you
you seem strong
have it together
know your plans
have a focus.
So I will take your voice
put it in my pot
The way you move
walk
and smile.
I will fix my face to look like yours
you belief in this?
I will too!
I can fix me
forget my fringe
they look frazzled
because I cannot find my center.
Keep talking
so I can know you
understand you
step into you.

But now -
there are,
so many yous,
years of collection
they are heavy...
so confused
don't know who to be
who to be
today I am -
tomorrow I will be -
no!
Can I take these off?

can I still be?