I see

I see everything, far and wide.

I try to see the world, but i don’t like what i see.

I see only destruction and catastrophe.

I try to see the society, and again my vision disappoints me.

For what I see mostly is hatred and intolerance.

But maybe i look too far, and too wide.

Maybe i should look closer, and narrower.

I try to see around me, closer and narrower than ever before.

I see something in my close surrounding.

I see a dim light, and the more i see the brighter it gets.

I realize.

That this light is what has brightened my vision all this time.

That this light is what has helped me to see things in a better way, a better perspective.

That this light is what gives me warmth so I can survive this dark and cold world.

That this light is what has taught me about compassion and love.

This time my vision doesn’t disappoint me, this time it gives me joy.

For it helps me notice, it helps me see.

Now i see the light.

Now i see you.

By me, for Kartika Candra Kirana.