I’ve experienced pain,
I’ve experienced suffering,
yet even in those dark moments,
I’ve experienced love,
a love that has allowed me to
endure pain & sadness,
to live moments
of laughter & joy.
Yes, we all have had our share of
pain & suffering,
yet in the midst of it all,
we need to step back,
and view the entire scene,
like when we admire a painting
by Van Gogh or Monet.
Breathtaking landscapes of sunsets,
in yellow, red, and orange,
reminiscent of endings, of
letting go of our sadness, or
letting go of that we love.
Now, upon a closer look,
even those paintings somehow
reflect a soft, diffused light, somewhere
in the background, that
promises a new day,
perhaps brighter, happier;
a new beginning.
And so it is that
no matter the dark foreboding clouds,
the red, menacing skies,
the descending orange sun,
there is always a light that prevails,
a light sustained by love,
unfeigned & unconditional.
© Mildred Santiago
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