the night time was sorrow

you could hear the crickets from the beyond echoing loudly to what sounded like an array of singing

as dawn approached the singing continued

you could hear a symphony from the beyond

yet

this time it was from a flock of birds

the whole family harmonizing in perfect pitch and tone

the power in their voices moved all the animals surrounding them

even i, who begin to notice a single tear dragging down my face

with a sense of relief and a smile appearing on my face so foolishly

i started to feel a feeling so familiar

but one i hadnt felt in such a long time

it was hope