Magnificence

When the world seemed cruel, When people felt ruthless, When circumstances felt unfair, When all hope was lost, There you were; Amidst chaos, There you were. Standing tall and vibrant When words were spoken endlessly, There you were. Your silence, the most consoling When wounds seemed like they would never heal, There you were, bestowing your grace and light When every part of the body was aching, There you were, nourishing the spirit abundantly When there seemed no end to suffering, There you were, holding me in your arms When the shadow began to creep in There you were, in the most magnificent form, melting it all away Amidst tears, you taught me humor Amidst agony, you taught me compassion Amidst failure, you showed me triumph Amidst all, you showed me my own brilliance