I am here

I am. I’m here. I am alive.
Let me not neglect rejoicement in this fact.

When all is battle, life in me will strive
To overcome. This life defends the tract
Of universe that’s me, and I survive.
The turmoil passes and this life refracts
The light into the dark till I revive.
Joy comes: unexpected, inexact;
The life in me will thrill to it and thrive.
Therefore I will not neglect this pact:

I am, am here, and am alive,
And I will not neglect rejoicement in this fact.