island

having an island of peace inside

when the world around

is falling apart

is indeed

a blessing

waiting

keeping calm

in the eye of the storm

while waiting for

the return of the light

to increase

openly

being able to

carry our wounds

openly

without judgement

nor blame

without justification

nor explanation

but with grace

is gratitude

knowing

knowing where

our responsibility begins

is freedom

knowing where

it ends

is liberation

surroundings

acknowledging the lack of courage

to greet the return of light

despite fabulous surroundings

and endless opportunities

might be

a way

to enter the present

on a winter solstice day

validation

changing the memory

means making peace with

a painful past

which in most cases

have not been validated

as such

and hence

is haunting for recognition

at no matter what

cost

recognising the pain

is the first step towards peace

accepting it

another

carrying it the moment

where the burden becomes

light

lack

undermining the inner structure

in order to keep up

appearances

is an old story

despite the obvious

that nothing grows

in lack of joy