Van Gogh paintings and wide open windows

Days in the city and band aids on bare feet

Late nights and make up painted faces

Big yellow wings and glittering smiles

Evenings out and secret kisses

Girl talk and greasy breakfast food

Flowering weeds by the side walk and shining silver screens

Slow dances and jingle bells on chains

Hushed prayers and strangely mingled hopes and fears

Fireworks over trees and climbing on playground equipment


This year, I am measuring time in Us.