Night Vision

To be understood,

is to be heard in spite of a blaring siren.

It is to be seen though the darkness of the night sky, less light.

It is to be loved for what lies above and below.

The concept,

in its most intimate form,

lies in such subtle contradiction.

Almost too shrouded in complexities to be fully grasped.

We spend most of our lives trying to understand each other.

Albeit in vain.

How can I hear through the noise of a siren?

How can I see through the darkness of the night?

How can I ever truly know what lies in your heart?

We tell ourselves convenient lies,

‘I bought ear plugs to drown out the noise’

now you fail to hear anything at all.

‘I can always wear night vision goggles!’

now you can never see the light of day.

You can never truly know what lies within the heart of another.

And as such,

you will never be in a position to truly understand them.

You can only try.

Try as you might,

you will always fail.