the sun
is flaring up again
stretching her rays in
solar storms
along her skin
I hope she knows
how bright she shines
but I see the explosions
in her eyes
she's afraid to be another star
in one of countless galaxies
so she makes herself bright
to stand out in the night
a twinkling anxiety

dear sun
be careful with your fire
and remember you're desired
your light gleams in the blackout
your warmth is felt throughout
you don't have to sparkle harder
you don't have to
burn yourself out