There are times
When the familiar
Everyday world
Suddenly looks different.


There are times
When the dull scenery around us
Shines brightly
As if it was washed clean.

It is the moment
When the invisible veil
That separates us from the world
Falls away.

The important thing is that
At that moment
We adhere closely to the world
Without a gap.

By removing the impurities and
Directly touching the world,
We regain
The power to live vibrantly.

Keiko Takahashi
2024.11.1