by Susan K. de Vegter
Copyright 2007

Think happy thoughts,” he said today
Then he was on his way
Advise is one thing I do need
Especially today
I sat outside in the sun
Among tall pines and birds
Then closed my eyes
Shut out the light
Then thought of dreams… absurd
Escape was where I headed
Into the far beyond
To fantasy of beauty
Of stars to wish upon
I zoomed through cotton candy
A pastel sweet abyss
Then drifted even lighter
For the passion that I’ve missed
I landed in a valley
Of lime-kissed jewels…fine
With blades of tea green grasses
Spun glass with see-through shine
Way off into the distance
Up high on mountaintop
Silver foiled sweet kisses
And a juicy red rolled pop
Just like a mad volcano
Without the crimson flow
Instead just fine-tuned bubbles
Erupting oval blows
Caught up by whispered breezes
Then blown out far and wide
I dallied there for minutes
Looking at this great divide
Just then my eyes were opened
As my thoughts returned to thee
Should I fall behind another time
Please promise, "Wait for me! "
You special man of wisdom
With dreams in you I’m caught
With whispered ease you gave to me
This day of “Happy Thoughts!”