Still Shining

Emotions create an increase in gravity

I feel it intensify with every step that I take

And breathing is no different than walking this day

And yet I somehow find the strength to move

There are times that darkness descends upon a soul

And its up to the soul to find a way through it

Trusting no hand this time but Source

Trusting no love nor light but my own

I will find my way through this shadowy dream

Gravity may compress my existence just now

And as hard as it is to exist in this moment

I will keep my focus on my path

I will somehow find the higher ground I seek

I remain ever open to love and understanding

And I will go where I must to see this through

But I will not sacrifice myself to this darkness

Not even to myself nor my own internal fears

I will not clip my wings nor shut off my own light

Whatever this is my heart must endure it

Treasures may come yet once full comprehension dawns

Until then I strive to suspend internal judgment

And focus on finding some oxygen for breath

And focus on finding some strength for each step

And focus my soul on the light there still shining

(c) 2012 Jaie Hart (photo, random internet find)