often, we find ourselves facing depravity
teetering on the brink of zealous faith
yet peering into the depths of doubt
we long to touch the flame
even if its beauty burns us
temptation stalks us
ready to manifest its ugliness
and ruin us in many forms
pride's allure must be folly
for we are human
and alone nothing more
yet divinity finds value in our vessels
and fills our days with grace
