I walk upon the earth 
and seek the hidden jewels 
planted in the rich soil 
not so long ago

The garden of my heart seeks 
solace, comfort and belonging

The wildflowers dance in the breeze 
a uniform wave of colorful heads and stalks 
swaying to and fro 
They greet me and the days to come

Companions on this wild-at-times journey 
to seek that jewel in my chest

When it’s not really a hidden treasure to be found; 
where you need maps and intricate paths, 
booby traps, and X marks the spots

It’s a seed of intention that opens the heart 
the light that shines was always there 
a part of me has always been aglow