Capstone project: an original poem
April 19, 2018
HEY, SUNSHINE
By Samantha Shank, Class of 2018
Hey, Sunshine
That shy girl sitting alone in the corner
I see you hiding
I know why you’re hiding
And I understand your reasons for hiding
No matter how much you try
I can still see your light
Just bursting to be let out
The light that you keep tucked away for safekeeping
The light that is tucked in so deep, others can’t see it
You should let it out sometime
You might be surprised
Hey ,Sunshine
Take out your dusty old treasure box
You’ve kept hidden for years
Afraid someone might take it away from you
Afraid you’re not worthy enough to open it
Find your key
Take a peek inside
Take a peek at the treasure you’ve kept hidden
You’re rich
Rich in compassion
Rich in wisdom beyond your years
Rich in love for others
Rich in God’s love for you
Hey ,Sunshine
Your struggles don’t make you weak
Your struggles make you valuable
You’ve weathered storms
You’ve climbed mountains
Don’t let your struggles go to waste
They’ve made your treasures grow in abundance
Only to be tucked away
For no one to see
For no one to know
For no one to understand
Hey Sunshine
Open up your treasure box
Dust it off
Polish it up
Now take a good look
Lights are not lit only to be stifled
Treasures are not found only to be buried
And people are not born only to stay hidden
Don’t hide away
Let your light burn bright amidst the darkness
Share your treasure with others
And be a leader amongst the followers
Hey Sunshine
I see you hiding
I know why you’re hiding
And I understand why you’re hiding
You don’t need to hide anymore