Elements of Joy/Unrequited

If you weren't the most popular kid in high school, I think you can relate.

Today I was jealous of the wind and the rain and the sun.

Because the wind caressed your silken hair and made you sigh with contentment, whereas I did not.

And then the rain began to fall and kissed your smooth skin and perfect lips a hundred thousand times, whereas I could not.

Then once the clouds lifted the sun came out to shine and warm you in its' arms, whereas I have only dreamed of holding you in mine.  

Finally, a rainbow appeared and made you giggle with childish delight, its' vibrant colours showing me as beautiful a truth as it was painful. 

Right then I realized that I could never hope to make you feel as alive as the elements, and that's okay. 

I just want to see you smile.

 

For the wind and the rain and the sun.