It is a powerful and poignant
sense of ourselves
that we each feel
as we leave what has been
our castle for so long

The walls we have built
stone upon stone,
complete with moat
to surrounded our hearts

Yet we have been waiting
so very long
for this moment
to arrive at last.

We have filled the moat
with our tears
as we became enamored
of our stone craft

Living in a separation
of our own desire

It is being all set free now
as we recognize our captive Self

So…
let us mourn the loss of illusion
let us refill our hearts with truth
let us clearly see the difference

Let us be Thankful in the End
and reach out to all who struggle

Shining Our Light
through the dust and rubble
in kindness and compassion

cRb 8.14.16