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CollageCenter • Apr 27, 2015

During our annual banquets in Grand Island and Kearney we debuted our new “Moments” video that tells the story of how Collage serves our community. We wanted to share the video with you and let you know if you need help, we’re here, waiting to help you create beauty from the unexpected.

Moments

There is a moment,

as the darkening sky moves from pale orange to grey,

just as the last rays of the day’s light

are choked out by twilight’s grip.


There is a halting moment

when it seems all light will go out,

all hope will be lost,

and the whole world pauses to grasp a quick breath,

and watch the bruised clouds empty of their color.


It is in this moment that the full weight of the sky presses down hard

and seeks to take back that small amount of air in our lungs.


When this moment comes we are covered, completely and utterly engulfed by our situation.


And when that moment passes,

the sky splits,

and stars come into full bloom.


An exciting realization sets in

that beyond the death of this day

are swirling clouds of galaxies,

untold possibilities,

and beauty just beyond the horizon.


All that is left is to wait,

wait,

wait for the dawn.


This isn’t just about getting by,

or dealing with life.

This is about taking some of the darkest moments imaginable

and imagining unexpected beauty.


Collage – creating beauty from the unexpected.

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