in the coldest part of the night
before a predictable time of year
when everyone’s life
seems to fill up with fears
they question the value
of just one person’s life
thinking a glimmer of happiness
isn’t worth an eternity of strife
so I’d like to challenge you
to smile with me
do whatever it takes
to set your mind free
don’t worry about sadness
don’t let loneliness rule
just think about your strengths
and leave your tears at the bottom of a pool
you must do it now
before your heart freezes
or you lose all your coconuts
from wild tropical breezes
…hehehehe
or the inside of your chest
weighs heavy with worry
until the last thought you have
is of the end of the story
so let’s raise up our glasses
in a toast to what’s best
of rainbows on oceans
leaving dreary times to the rest.


copyright © 2005 sara coslett


photograph taken from my balcony the other morning shortly after the sun rose. location: hilton waikoloa, the big island, hawaii.