That Is Us Poem by Safina Leigh Tamerlaine

Though crowds surround us
Lights and noise and music,
It is all a dim blur
Wheeling around the still, silent point
The center of the universe
That is us.
Though tomorrow the sun will shine
Banishing the magic of this night
We cannot fathom it
Or anticipate its dawning
Its invasion of the secret
That is us.
Though yesterday was drowned in tears
And sorrows shadowed our steps
This moment is sacred
No shame or sadness can penetrate
The brilliant diamond
That is us.
Though we are fallen beings
Whose hearts hide dark sins
For this moment
No failing, no transgression can dim
The blazing light
That is us.
Though death will conquer all
Will finally cover us with sweet grasses
It cannot breathe on us now
It cannot understand
The glowing life
That is us.
Though the world sickens with hate
Jealousy, fear, and selfishness
They cannot infect us here
Cannot corrupt
The perfect love
That is us.