Say Yes To the Sunlight When It Finds You

 

Some days offer no revelation, no grand solution, no sudden change of direction. They simply open for a moment and let a little light through.

This piece grew from one of the simplest ideas in Vanished Roads: when something good reaches you, however briefly, don't argue with it. The dandelion has no trouble understanding this.

Say yes to the sunlight when it finds you.

Say Yes To the Sunlight When It Finds You is an acrylic painting by Thomas L. Vaultonburg based on an illustration by Tré from page 96 of their 2026 book Vanished Roads from Wolf Twin Books

Atrocious Poems A to Z By Thomas L. Vaultonburg

Atrocious Poems A To Z

Atrocious Poems A to Z explores the everyday injustices of childhood through a collection of humorous poems and illustrations that take children's complaints very seriously indeed. From monsters under the bed to the tyranny of naps, each poem examines a different childhood "atrocity" while introducing readers to the rich world of poetry and language. Along the way, young readers will encounter literary devices such as personification, paradox, portmanteau, alliteration, metaphor, and more—presented through engaging poems written in a variety of traditional forms. Equal parts poetry collection, literary playground, and educational adventure, Atrocious Poems A to Z offers a fun and memorable introduction to the tools writers use to make language sing. Perfect for curious readers, aspiring poets, teachers, and parents, this delightfully rebellious alphabet of complaints proves that learning about poetry can be just as entertaining as arguing against bedtime.