light filters through the room dust floats directionless my hands tremble with joy at a sight once overlooked a sober witness to the morning a sublime observation oppressed by beauty I submit a clear mind a soft focus is this what I've been missing? an optimistic view lost since youth returns in silent reflection in waves of radiant conviction an outward pouring of joy with intention with passion frees me of fear cleanses my grief a silent reflection before influence before corruption never change what you find observe it as it is I forget nothing of my past no light without dark existential crisis condemned to freedom condemned