The Sky is My Mirror

Dedicated to Julie

The sky is my mirror,
Through the day, through the year
The sky is my mirror
Reflections appear

To go outside is what I like
Daddy takes us on a hike
Pink-gold sunrise, this day is fine
Baby sis shakes her curly-Qs, catching shine

Twin butterflies dip and dance in air
Land to sip on flower-nectar fare
We move our arms like wings to fly
Like joyful butterflies flitting by

Noontime clouds scoot by, no end in sight
Breezy shape-shifters dressed in white
One is small and soft and puffy
Just like my yip-yap poochie Fluffy

Thin silvery sparklers we gaily wave
“Ooh!” and “Aah!” as we watch and rave
Bigger version fireworks, sky-show creation
Bursting, booming July night celebration

Chickadee trio alights for a water bath
At the end of the cobblestone garden path
Mommy fills the wading pool, we splash too
Birds refreshed, back up to the sky they flew

Swinging, flying free, the sky turns gray-dark
We dash to covered picnic shelter of the park
Pelting rain-cycle drops must have their say
As do my tears when I’m sad or scared or don’t get my way

Suddenly arcing skyward from the ground
A vibrant-hued rainbow can be found
Counting seven bands of color all aglow
My favorite is the cheerful indigo

Autumn leaves cascade from sky-high backyard trees
Twirling earth-heart colors of my friends and me
We make piles, jump in, then out
Each of us loves to spin about

Snowflakes fall, six-sided crystals cold
We reach mittened hands out to hold
Unique and fragile are they and I as well
The sky is my mirror, truth to tell

When day is done sunset appears
Spreading radiant gift as evening nears
Casting a wide net of warming ray
Just like those who surround me with Love today

Peeking through bedroom window at moonlit skies
Stars are twinkling just like my eyes
Sleep-ready, blinking, I’ll dream content and well
Knowing the sky is my mirror truth to tell