Night pressed dense in urban seam
Corners whispered lost day’s dream
One small lantern glowed like trust
Held its flame above the dust
Strangers passed with weary bone
Found a path through softened tone
Light gave shelter from despair
Guided feet with tender care
Not to blind or blaze the street
Only raise a gentle beat
Hope walked slow but walked for sure
Warmth proved timeless calm and pure
Carry flame where dark feels near
Light one step dissolve the fear
Lantern hearts uplift the lane—
Love outshines the weight of pain