Poem "shine through"

Everyone has a Flame
of infinite potential
and beauty

Everyone is a Candle
precious beyond belief
in this large cavern of dark
we inhabit

Everyone possess a Light
which illuminates
what once was gloom
and dark
and dread

maybe because
our heart glows outwards
and not inwards
it is possible for us to see others light
making us believe
all others are so bright
when we are sure we are not

maybe because
our heart glows outwards
and not inwards
it is impossible for us to see our own light
flickering and dancing
with singular grace
and abandonment

except in the reflections
of others
eyes

maybe that is the nature of light
and our
hearts



for Maria, who inspired me