The Alchemy of Emotions

Close-up of a glowing spiral light bulb against a dark background

We know this flip of a switch
amidst the endless darkness
the light emerges

We know this breaking of hearts
when sadness never leaves
even when happiness starts

We know this moment of hope
this moment of caution
this moment of faith
this moment of despair
this moment of pride
this moment of fear
this moment of joy

such cruel alchemy, this mix of emotions
We drink it like a potion
that hits our system,
raw, organic, unfiltered
We take a breath
close our eyes
imagine, we hear a voice deep inside
imagine, we preach to our young
imagine, there will be a way
imagine,

That we will see the day.

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