Sothis, come and start a year anew
I'm tired and weary and yearn for the next Spring flood
to carry all my worries away
and start the rebirth of my blue rose
among the grasses of a brand new life
full of color, but not of strife
Sothis, come and shine your light on this Winter of weariness
bring life into this tired body of mine
wash away all my regrets
so that I may show this world the beauty of life
and for evermore reflect your light on others
Sothis, shine your light on me

©1996 Matt Henderson 4/21/76