Lightness

There’s a feeling of lightness Afloat in the air Replacing the crushing Depression once there. The cloud cover’s parted, Admitting some sun, A reward for the challenges Conquered and won. The path won’t be easy But now there’s a chance So it makes perfect sense If we just want to dance. There is joy that’s reflected In half-hidden smiles. For hope that’s been muted, We’ve turned up the dials. I sail down the sidewalk Where once I did trudge, No longer afraid of The muck and the sludge.