Transparence

In the presence of light

While basking in its warmth,

There are moments of near perfection.

Instances of limitless acceptance.

Beautiful and aligned with the source,

Brief spells of transparence.

At these precious moments,

I am the light, lighted to lighten,

Harbinger of love and joy.

But these moments creep away,

As doubts, fears and desires slither in.

Tormented by a restless mind,

The alignment shifts. The opaque heart

then casts long shadows on people and events.

Hurt, desire and anger breed in dark spaces,

Spreading effortlessly like forest fire.

Until grace finds a way to seep in.

A chance to align with the light yet again,

Accepting all that is, as is.

Life flows through, unobstructed.

Transparent again,

A light to lighten.