I rise without walking, yet set without rest, I burn without breathing and glow at your behest. I paint time in shadows on stone and on sand, But never once touch what I warm with my hand. I hide from your eyes when I stand overhead, Yet rule every color when evening is red. I’m one among billions, yet first in your sight, What am I, that you circle to borrow my light?

Where you would sink, I simply wander. Where you would struggle, I simply breathe.

I pass through glass, yet focused I may leave a scar. Where I arrive, perfect darkness cannot last. I gather in rays and beams, while years that bear my name measure paths among the stars.

Take a deep dive into rumor and conspiracy. Take a bite of me? Your stomach growls eerily. As above, so below; If you crash into me, your boat will need a tow.

I creep and grow and sprawl Looking for nourishment While water is why I crawl The dirt hides and keeps me safe. Sometimes I like to be soaking wet Other times I like to be dry for weeks on end. I love going deeper in the soil. If I stay shallow I might get ripped out by the wind.