Moments

Like domino's, fall in place

one after the other

Making a pattern you can't see

when you are among them

You have to stand up

take a step back

to see the picture

and appreciate its beauty.

Memories

Like rainbow, appear and disappear

Usually after a stormy day

when sunlight hits at an angle

Nobody imagines they'll remember it

because the storm was the highlight

but somehow the colors stay imprinted

and despite the havoc

despite the rain

We remember the colors

instead of the pain.

Hope

Like a flickering lamp on a windy night

that struggles to stay alight

despite the gales that try their best

to snuff it out, its flame stays

A little blue, a little orange

Sometimes a dew drop and other times roaring.

The light may dim but never darkens

no matter how strong opposing winds may seem

Faith

Like a boat lost at sea

with the stars as its only compass

Sometimes the waters seem friendly

most times they turn into a savage foe

But regardless of the intentions of the water

The boat from the compass never strays

Its eyes are set on the stars

For they know bigger things are at play

Life

A kaleidoscope of them all

Moments, memories, hope and faith

Meaningless fragments when seen alone

But together when viewed through a believers eye

Can make mesmerizing images, shapes and form

Hold it up to the light

You will see a canvas bright

Even if no light is found

The patterns though dark are still around.

TeeJay Khan©