have your eyes ever lingered upon 
an object framed by open door 
sunlight streaming from behind

and when you looked away
eyelids shut tight
the outline was there still?

i want to remind of you of this 
so you will focus on light 
wherever it is found

pause, gaze, soak it in deep

then on days when you observe 
horrible evidence of darkness
you will also hold outlines
reminders of the beautiful light

that your aching, tired heart can
cling to until light bursts forth again

and it will, i promise you
it always 
will!

          --darkness can never overcome 
             those who embrace the Light

heather pound 2025

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