Be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud.

— Maya Angelou

Dedicated to Pamela Taylor, my beloved friend and sister. Thank you for being my rainbow 🌈 no matter my cloud!

You are the sun shimmering across the dew soaked blades of grass.

A gift of a scintillating smile for all those you pass. 

The bluebird with a kind morning tune.

Optimism that shines bright, a precious boon!

But what comes forth is radiant still, more than your blonde curls — a beautiful heart of wonder.

You’re the wise willow tossed asunder. Bending but never breaking.

Strong and cynicism forsaking.

For years, I’ve watched and wished I could be more like you.

My luminous sister, what I’d give to possess a fraction of your incomparable spirit! That which I greatly respect and admire!

There is no better example, because women like you are so rare — so few!