I have seen the brilliant light
Hidden behind the all-consuming darkness
I have witnessed the awaiting abundance
While wearing the robes of a pauper
I have tasted the fruits of the harvest
During times of scavenging for crumbs
I have felt the healing powers that lie beyond
Even during times of utter despair
I have heard the laughter of children in fields of lilac
As they cry behind walls of concrete
I now see the brilliant light
Emerging from above and coming into sight
Yes, the tide is surely turning
It is what we all have long been yearning
Vincenzo Russo©2021