Even in This dark, dark moment When my mind tells me I am defeated There is joy
Even though I feel like I am not capable Amongst others who are There is joy
Even when I imagine the future Based on the smaller limits Of past experiences There is joy
Even now As I perceive a temporary opening Of my heart And my eyes moisten with tears of gratitude There is joy
There is joy to be found In every corner of human existence Joy that can, and will, illuminate and transform The lowest, ugliest and basest actions of man
It is all in our hands, in our hearts, in our gift as living beings It is up to us