Shadows stretched across the soul
Cold hands brushed stubborn flame
Night believed it had dominion
Yet hope whispered its own name
Bruises gathered like small planets
Pain carved rivers through the bone
Still a spark refused surrender
Choosing breath choosing home
Stars arrive to broken windows
Moon sits close to shattered rooms
Even ash remembers sunrise
Even graves can sprout in bloom
Stand though tears baptize your footsteps
Raise your heart like rising sun
Light not made to beg permission
Light already knows it won