Sunflower

by Clarissa Jane
(Santa Barbara, California, USA)

If I were to place a whole universe on my body
it would radiate from my belly button
sunflower petals
curving warmth of summer days

you placed your hand there
on my universe
your fingers unknowingly traced the petals of my soul
palm resting firmness
as if to say

I am here

- clarissa jane, and i melted into you