Today, the sun shined brightly
burning through the gray clouds
that I have been accustomed to seeing.
The air warmed.
I closed my eyes and lifted my face
to the inviting light of near-spring.
I felt a breeze;
Heard the laughter of children playing.
Felt the vibrations of running feet.
Enjoyed the song of the birds.
Today, the sun shined brightly
and for a moment…
the world was at peace.