One day I saw
an elegant shining orb, glowing in brilliance
dancing with the light.
But, to my surprise, the orb was not content.
It craved an end to that darkness it struggled against.
It bet on fate for a better life,
shy of the edge it took the final step,
drifting off into the world below
I watched as it fell...
A beautiful crystal welcoming it's end.
I saw Time stand still and gasp, as if slowing itself would change anything.
That small orbs choice had been made.
I felt the shatter,
A thousand sharp, painful pieces,
almost as if to my own heart.
An explosion of brightness invaded  my eyes without warning
but  it was over as quickly as it had begun.
The light slowly faded, and my vision returned to me.
My eyes came to rest  on the orb, which was now
plain, clear, empty.  Ordinary.
Now, with it gone,
I am forced to walk,
A sea of glass.