Bright Light and Possibilities

It has been dark for so long

The air has been heavy and oppressive

It’s been difficult to hold ones head high

Every day negativity oozed everywhere

Like a heavy weight

Everything became hard

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In spite of it

People kept trying

People kept helping

People kept caring

Though they were tired

But hope was diminishing

Getting fainter

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But, after some time

A small sliver of light shone through

In the darkness, it seemed even brighter

People began to focus on it

Watch it

Fascinated

They then started walking towards it

The closer they came, the brighter it became

Almost like a lighthouse beacon

The light was soothing

It was also healing

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Eventually the light increased

Shining down everywhere

Causing the darkness to finally recede

Hope grew

Faith grew

The heaviness lifted

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For the first time in a long time

People saw possibilities

They actually started to see the people around them

Their neighbors, friends, co-workers

And they were also seen

They talked and were heard

They listened and understood

Empathy started to grow

Care for one another grew

It was a brand new day

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