Thoughts set aflame in the mind
Pondered ideas that create illusions
A perpetual loop of yes and no
But they aren’t questions with answers
Correct statements said to be false
The glass isn’t half full nor half empty.
The water has spilled all over
because the glass didn’t exist.
For we believe in the glass
We see the water without our eyes
Clenched fists, overwhelming emotions
No more, for we have learnt.
We are not underneath the water.
Our airways aren’t obstructed.
For we are one with the ocean
Our eyes can see clearly now.
We stand on our boats and see the sea.
The boats float atop the body of water.
Our hands and lifebuoys we give to thee.
We have conquered the storm.
Once the tears have passed
They give us a lens.
A new way to perceive the world
And see everything as it is.
Yesterday was yesterday,
Tomorrow is tomorrow and
Today is today.
For we have to live right now.
And only think about tomorrow
When tomorrow is today.
The rain will come and go
For we, see the rainbow.
We smile and dance in the rain.
We do this because we have learnt.
We are not sad, no more.
I am me and you are you.
Because without a rainy night
How would we know the difference?
How can we differentiate between it
And a bright sunny day.
The thoughts are clear.
The ash will settle after the fire.
The grass will grow once more
And the world will see our smiles again.
Visual: Jemma Thomson
