Are there clouds
which conceal all our fears
forever

Oh how exhausting a challenge
to not claim our presence
among all of this

Rejoice and shout in praise
of your ability to survive it all
and stand in awe

For the beauty and charm
that a star rising from behind
the traveling gray wizards

Has brought us treasures
to behold and kindle
the flames in our hearts

cRb 12.31.14