your unabashed laughter
is a gift to this earth
let no one muffle the
music of your spirit
let no one convince you
that your wild joy should be tamed
no one can claim to love you
who does not see
wisdom in your exuberance
who does not delight
in your delight in this life
you are a gift to this earth
let no one claim to love you
who dares to dim your light.
narinda heng 