In the Universe of your Life

When you tremble,
Not in anticipation, but in cold fear;
Watching the dark clouds gather,
And spread their vicious gloom;

In the universe of your life.

When news arrives,
And adds to the growing darkness;
A friend in Tokyo, yet, some others...
Each battling their personal woes;

In the universe of your life.

When it becomes difficult,
To distinguish shades of grey;
Life itself seems encased,
In a dark heavy iron-clad cloud;

In the universe of your life.

When you are slipping in deep despair,
Your eyes chance upon the silvery moon;
Illuminating the way,
Telling you gently, yet firmly;

Never give up the fight,
Challenges are part of life;
Moon beams will guide you,
To paths anew, hopefully solace you will find;

In the universe of your life.

-- Lubna Kably

Photograph: The super moon, shot by my cousin and nephew in Hyderabad. I love the radiant moon beams which seem to be dancing their way to Earth.