Remember to keep your smile bright

Hold their hearts when they struggle

Indiscriminately dispense “good vibes”

Tell anyone who asks you love them

That they’re a blessing to you and the world

Bring your light to rooms you walk into

Add brevity in any dim conversation

But be careful sunshine girl

Don’t let anyone into your orbit

Don’t stumble over smiles or “I love you”s

Give everything away when asked

Don’t expect any moment to yourself

Ignore your clouds and whiten your teeth

Hide your feelings if they aren’t palatable

You didn’t chose to be sunshine girl

But now the weight has fallen into your lap

You hold everyone’s spirits in your hands

If you were anything other than sun

They would hate to bask in your presence

No one craves your emotional solar eclipse

Lock darkness away so deep you forget

Continue to smile; be sunshine girl