When the Light is On You

When the sun comes up and the cock starts to crow

I'm out of bed early with places to go

I've got statues to sculpt and a painting to do

But I'm lost in admiration when the light is on you

You bit the star attraction

Got me down on bended knees

But you're famous for distraction

All your lovers agree

Just so many days in the course of this life

Only so many hours to smell that rose

But when my number's up and it's time to go

I'll fondly remember those hours you posed

You set an expectation

One I strive to achieve

With love and dedication

And the will to believe

When the sunlight's lost in the twilight's glow

We retire for the evening but with something to show

Taking my meal and sipping my wine

I pray that tomorrow inspires the divine

The light is rare and I beg its return

But nothing's for sure

'Cept the lingering smile in your eyes

So deep and so pure

I've got a mural to paint and inventions to do

But I'm filled with inspiration when the light is on you

© RDBrooks 2016

Cover art: Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci - 1503