In A World Where I Do Not Exist

Near a distant sun Under an uncontaminated crystalline sky Exists a world without me Where the viridescent grass ages unchallenged Wears wizened beards And bows only to the wind Where the waters crash when you thirst to surf Smooths when you desire to paddle And ripples towards shore when you’re heading home Where zebras change their stripes daily From neon green to psychedelic purple Or any color in between Where the “H” on a building simply symbolizes “Help” And is a communal gathering place Where anyone can ask and receive assistance with anything Where government is synonymous with communication Leadership is synonymous with service And opponent is synonymous with respect But, this distant inhabitation, Magnificent as it may be Lacks Caleb, Adam, and Kelsi Two sons and a daughter that have shone so bright That they must have burned themselves into my pupils Since they are always in my sight So, I turn from this distant scene A dream without an imperfect me Because, A world full of wonders Will always fall short of wonderful Without the likes of Caleb, Adam, and Kelsi