Hope

There is so much beauty in this day,

In this experience,

In my heart.

Because I have known the depths of darkness and despair,

I hold the key to everlasting light and love and beauty.

For all around me,

I find the treasure.

Through the pain and the suffering,

I am shown why it had to be this way.

What remains within me is a calm knowing.

A gentle peace.

The sweet hum of infinite hope.

That life will always, always,

Lead me back to beauty.

Alyssa Rafidi