Coexistence

Sometimes I feel overwhelmed here.

I feel overwhelmed by the coexistence of beauty and tragedy in the little lives I get to spend my days with.

My heart swells with joy and wonder at the astounding beauty of each little child.

And my heart breaks to think of the tragedy and trauma some of them have experienced and may continue to experience.

But I suppose this is the mystery of this life we lead.

This coexistence of emotions.

This balance of dark and light.

Oh let us all be thankful for the light.

Let us all hold this beauty in our hearts.

For this light is more powerful than the dark.

Ntsoareleng playing peek-a-boo.
Ntsoareleng playing peek-a-boo.