If it were all taken away in an instant…

the clothing, comforts, home, treasures…

If all were gone, ceasing to supply the view and touch and hearing

what would remain?

Naked and baring for cruelty, survival, love; seemingly unaware of such possibilities

yet, one fact is certain…

You would be awake with the greatest of intensity

alive

shivering

and in this moment then comes a realization of just how truly precious

this, the gift of

Life.