No Sunshine in the Shade

No Sunshine in the Shade

 

Sitting outside,

Enjoying the sun when my cousin, Ray,

Posed the question,

Why aren’t you in the shade?

 

Feeling the warmth upon my skin,

I heard him say…

As I closed my eyes in agreement,

No sunshine in the shade?

 

That got me thinking about life

And how we sit around waiting--

Waiting for something to happen,

But nothing’s changing.

 

Staying in the same spot

Tends to make one feel safe.

Now and again, you must step out, for there’s

No sunshine in the shade.

 

A bird chirps,

Flying into the open sky;

It knows it’s journey

Is ‘neath the sunshine.

 

Soar ‘til the heart is content,

Flying high… always.

For nothing grows when hidden, as there’s

No sunshine in the shade.

 

Melinda McQueen Rodgers

September 7, 2021

Reviews

[MsJewel]

Beautiful thoughts shared in this lovely poem. I love the last stanza in particular. Very nice and a joy to read. :) Julie

[Melinda McQueen]

Thank you for reading. I appreciate you.

[Coyote Poetry]

Wonderful wisdom shared dear Melinda.
"Soar ‘til the heart is content,
Flying high… always.
For nothing grows when hidden, as there’s
No sunshine in the shade."
I loved the complete poem and the above lines. Honest and so wonderful. Thank you my friend for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Melinda McQueen]

Thank you for reading. I appreciate you.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Melinda.