You spotted it from afar, blazing white, yolk-yellow, towering like a ridiculous angel.
It was out of place, and completely at home.
Matilija Poppy didn’t shrink.
She waved her wild petals and dropped this message at your feet.

Interrupt a boring moment today with a joke, a color, or a dance move.
Refuse to be subtle.

Stand in front of a mirror and say:
“I am divine even when I’m ridiculous.
My bloom is a blessing. My joy is enough.”

Then strut. Even if it’s just to the fridge.