Honeypot

there's sweetness 

in the air, 

although the chemicals 

can be disillusioning

I thought I saw a 

shadow walk by when 

I turned around the 

corner this morning

and on my walk, 

I turned my face 

to the sun that 

warmed me

although I know 

there’s things 

in my life that 

I’ve been ignoring

I wish I didn’t have 

many responsibilities,

I wish I didn’t have to 

make enough money,

but I remembered 

the waitress 

who poured 

me tea 

and asked if I would 

like some honey

I said yes and watched

it melt and drizzle down,

imagining the bees 

pollinating on 

flowers in the yard 

of a playground

to walk around 

in dandelions, 

feeling like the 

main character 

in my own 

little cartoon

to feel that 

way everyday, 

what a lovely 

afternoon

- Leah Rae