I hear the sweet sound of laughter, echo through my heart, as I walk through this life,
To find Peace inside.
I know sometimes the laughter is at me, or for me, but not so very often,
Is it with me.
Sometimes I feel as though I have forgotten how to laugh, and wonder why,
On this journey of the inner self it is that,
Most friends become alienated by one's presence.
I know thee not!,
I find these words hurtling through my conscious mind.

Why then is it, that the one closest to me, should grow so distant?
Why still does my heart grow fonder?
And my burdens, although, now more than ever, seem lighter?
Peace is the reason,
Peace is that which can only be found after chaos, Peace, not only found in death,
But within life and light, Peace.
Peace is a welcome friend, within these moments of turmoil.

I fear you not O Death!, yet I respect thee, and no longer hold,
A welcome for thee.
For I have found peace now here in life, and I am at peace
With the world.
In my own way, as always was the case, I am in love with life,
I need no rest yet.

Maélwys /|\