When life grows heavy, shadows near
And walls close in, suffused with fear
I seek the gentle, fleeting rays
The quiet joys that light my days

My wife’s warm smile, her laughter’s grace
The playful pets that fill our space
A humble meal, a sheltering roof
These simple gifts that make a home

The kindness of strangers, unspoken yet pure
Small acts of compassion that help me endure
Each spark of light, each tender care
Pulls me back from the pit of despair

They gather, these moments, like stars above
Guiding me home to life & love