Your Mind; My Mind

oh sweet sunshine child
how don’t you see?
you are meant to be a little wild,
your light is what sets us free.
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your bright beam over the darkest time
is what brings us the light we require
luckily smiles like yours aren’t a crime,
and helps us when life feels dire.
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we just hope your sun will never set,
because the warmth you bring
is one we could ever forget.
truly you are such a special thing.
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the light you shine is in essence
the love of God through someone’s presence.
your constant smile is life’s rebellion
and spreads His love like we’re in Heaven. 

By Mila Ottavini

there will be the days
where getting out of bed
will be your biggest victory.
celebrate that.
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because sometimes the sun rays
will feel way too far ahead,
but you are still worthy
of acknowledging where you’re at.
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some days your smile
might take a little longer
to fall upon your face,
but that’s okay.
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and your heart may need a while
but you’re only getting stronger.
just please keep at your own pace,
we all need to rest anyway. 

By Mila Ottavini

maybe you’re just a flower 
he appreciates in the spring 
and when summer comes along
he’ll be onto better things 


because the way she looks at him
will make him feel like sunshine 
and you’ll still be waiting in autumn 
thinking, “I wish he was mine.”


all her blue skies and ever green 
will fade along with his affection
and just before it’s time for winter
he’ll find another girl to give attention 


but when he’s cold he’ll realize 
you were the warmest flower he ever embraced 
and when he tries to pick your petals again
he won’t find you in the same place.