Everything fades with time; The brilliant colors of sunset, The frigid starkness of winter, The coveted beauty of youth, The acute pain of suffering, The endearing innocence of children, The fleeting breaths of a lifetime, The fertile hopes of lovers, The frightful power of storms, The perfumed fragrance of flowers, The empty longing of separation, The bright luster of new ideas, The sharp acuity of the mind, The tender softness of touch, The cold impatience of irritation, The treasured dreams of possibility, The brutal heat of summer, The fond memories of good times, The sharp anger of betrayal, The intense excitement of discovery, The aching sting of grief, The beautiful vibrations of music, The dark chaos of destruction, The warm laughter of gatherings, The confident ego of the arrogant, The wide array of emotions felt with passion… But never the bright, infinite LIGHT of God’s presence, continually creating and redeeming LIFE in each eternal moment.
Amen.