You Are

Scott Whitby, 2023

The first light of day,

Why the Tanager sings,

A February buttercup,

What the showers bring.

You are

The first star at night,

The longest Whippoorwill call,

A rainbow,

The leaves in the fall.

You are

The best night's sleep,

The best day,

Why kids laugh,

Why they play.

You are

The reddest red,

Never blue,

A perfect breeze,

A nap in the afternoon.

You are

My first thought,

My sweetest dream,

My perfect one,

My only thing.