[Poem] You Are a Gift

Stop being afraid now
Let's open up

your tightly closed
heart
Just a little bit



Once you open the door

The light that shines in
was much


gentler
than I had thought




Even though it seems
we are living
alone


in places unseen
we are supported by
so many people

and are receiving
countless amounts of
love

In life
sometimes


there are encounters
that are like gifts

For some reason
they feel nostalgic
and comforting

As we exchange words
and spend time together

heart and heart
little by little
draw closer



Sharing both
laughter and
tears


gently reaching out
a hand
to say "It's okay"



You, who do that
are like a jewel

No matter how dark the night
that light will not fade

Everyone
surely
has someone like that

And

I too can become
a light
for someone else

So
first, let's trust ourselves

in what this heart feels

in the invisible bonds



that love
is flowing
right here