Daffodils

I was wandering around, just killing time, Feeling like a cloud drifting way up high. Nothing on my schedule, no notifications on my phone, Just me and the hills, totally in the zone. Then out of nowhere, I saw this massive crowd, But they weren’t people talking way too loud. I’m talking thousands of golden daffodils, Hanging by the lake, dancing in the hills. And honestly? It was better than any screen. The brightest gold I have ever seen. They were vibing with the wind, moving in a line, Like stars on the Milky Way, starting to shine. My heart finally found a reason to stay, In that flower-powered disco by the bay. The waves on the water were trying to compete, Doing their own dance to a rhythmic beat. But the flowers had the better moves, I’ve gotta say, You couldn't help but smile on a day like today. I just stood there staring, lost in the show, Not realizing yet how much this would grow. I didn't know that a simple field of yellow, Could make a restless person feel so mellow. Here’s the thing about a moment like that: It’s not just a photo or a quick little chat. It stays in your brain, tucked safely away, Ready for use on a much gloomier day. Because now, when I’m bored or stuck on the couch, Feeling kind of low or a bit of a grouch, I don’t need to scroll or find a new app, I just close my eyes and look at the map. They flash in my mind, that "inward eye" thing, And suddenly I can feel my heart start to wing. The loneliness fades, the quiet feels good, Just like the poet said it probably would. Because it was better than any screen. The brightest gold I have ever seen. They were vibing with the wind, moving in a line, Like stars on the Milky Way, starting to shine. My heart finally found a reason to stay, In that flower-powered disco by the bay. So when the world feels a little too grey, I think of the flowers and I’m okay. Yeah, my heart starts to dance, if you know what I mean, With the prettiest daffodils I’ve ever seen.