‘Instance! It’s been a while!’ 

Instance was my dear old friend,
I used to write them, day and day again,
But I’ve been working tirelessly,
On and on, I try, It’s me. 

Once, I wrote that I felt as though the dark of night lay cast its shadow over me.
I know now, somehow, someway,
I realized what was right in front of me:

My own eyes, obstructing my sight,
moreover, my own feelings,
for one can’t feel alive in darkness,
when all is hopeless, and it is lost,
nothing is bright – it is all right, it’s alright. 

Just smile, be a beacon, be a light,
close your eyes to the darkness, it’s a choice,
we all choose something, be a joy,
be enlightened, be aware of your own stares,
and your judgments, just be alright,
and everything will work out fine,
Lift the dark, and it will be lifted.