Rolo Tomassi
Illuminare
A tremulous motion of light
Measure these flickers with a delicate hand
It flows so readily, a deepened agony
Tender to the thoughts of eternity
The appearance of entirety
We search for peace in these pieces
Dismantling absoluteness

Embrace veiled conflict
Unashamed to let this unfold
It's observations that have led us to this point

The nights we felt unable to shout
When cries are whispered into the depths of the dark
Scrawling out these sentences
Etching on reflections
Let these meanings disseminate

Stillness ringing out
It starts up and astounds
Let serenity resonate
Project my ascent
Overthrow and illuminate
I will not relent

Marked by the stars
Balanced in the scales
Here it lies, glistening
There is no applause for this
Radiate with ease
Granted this relief
Resisted tales
Drawn out in ink

I will not relent
I will not relent
I will not relent
I will not relent