Monday, October 17, 2011

looking for light

She,
In the dark,
Found light
Brighter than many ever see.

She,
Within herself,
Found loveliness
Through the soul's own mastery.

And now the world receives
Through her dower:
The message of the strength
Of inner power.

Langston Hughes, "Helen Keller"


Photo by Abby (who, incidentally, was looking for calm).