facing demons

Sifting through every scenario,

to make the effort to know,

while the world ticks away,

how might we,

how will I ask,

what is the manner by which,

I might deal with the reality of pain.

When I can sit and imagine

only the negative energy

I fear and loathe,

how might the world around me

suddenly become the peace

the beauty and grace

we all do seek on occasion.

I listen to the delight of

words

in melody,

for that brief moment,

I know all else

does truly pale

to forgiveness and memory.