Light Sensitivity

The sun rises & so do you
(See: a natural thing, occurring daily)
& as it fills the sky, glowing brightly
You stretch and shrink and shield yourself
So as not to get in the eyes of others
This: is your existence

You, as a star, etched of dust
Breathe in beauty & exhale sun rays
Covering your mouth & nose as you do so
You don't want to shine any spotlights
You don't want the attention on you

Other beings, sculpted of the same stardust
Glimmer & burst & sparkle
& you see them capture attention, awe
But you watch as some are dimmed forcibly
For being too eye-catching, too radiant
(See: inevitability, varied light sensitivity)
So: you cover your own glittering skin
You want to see everyone happy
& you will darken yourself to maintain it
(See: inattention to one's own needs, self-destruction)

You forget stars were made to sparkle
Suns designed as bringers of light
You were not meant to dim, to deflect
Your direct light is fine to fall on others
Who may shield their own eyes
As your energy is best unhidden
(See: a sun begetting life)