Point of Light

“Look at how a single candle can both defy and define the darkness.”

                                                                                                ― Anne Frank

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In the darkness of early morning

all is undefined

is there snow, or rain

sun or grayness

even the familiar landmarks

are hiding in the depths of the dark curtain

that is the night

we know we are there

but sadly, sometimes

and gladly, sometimes

we can’t see them

and then

one candle

one sliver of light

and the world

with all its beauty and ugliness emerges

there is no choice

in the light

what is

is

and we have two choices

we can deny and fight

or we can accept and welcome

the choice is there

endless war

or reconciliation