The image displays a light-toned, possibly off-white or light grey, piece of paper

The image displays a light-toned, possibly off-white or light grey, piece of paper. Handwritten in graphite pencil across the paper is a multi-stanza poem or philosophical reflection. The text begins with "WE WANDER THROUGH DESERTS OF OUR OWN MAKING," and continues with several stanzas. In the lower-middle section, a hand-drawn curly bracket on the left margin encloses the lines: "HAPPINESS IS NOT THE ABSENCE OF SORROW BUT THE COURAGE TO WITNESS BOTH - TO HOLD OUR PAIN IN ONE OPEN HAND AND OUR JOY IN THE OTHER AND TO CALL THIS. BALANCE Living." The word "Living" is written in a distinctive, stylized cursive script. Below the main body of text, a cursive signature reads "Johanie Martin-Lafond," followed by the date "August, 2025." The paper exhibits minor surface undulations and faint creases, indicative of a document that has been handled. No other subjects or objects are present, and no direct actions or interactions are depicted. The scene is situated in Vancouver, Canada.