There was something here even when there was nothing
Something not tangible
Not detectable
Not traceable
But here all along
Hidden in the darkness
With stealth
With purpose
Waiting to be found
Invisible to the naked eye
Always elusive
Forever escaping our grasp
That something begs that you hunt for it
Desires that you catch it midflight
Requires a chase
Dedication
Drive
It is not easily found
Nor easily retained once acquired
Because nothing will always drive its force deeper in deeper within
And spread its empire until it has conquered every square inch
But that something thrives in the midst
Even when it has shrank to a fraction of its size and worth
Waiting
Knowing
Believing that you will grasp it and shield it from all else
Protect it
Grow it
And thrive alongside
Because something was here even when there was nothing
And you’ve just got to find it