Darkness pressed like velvet smoke
Stars felt distant gears felt broke
Ash lay soft in muted hush
Heart felt cold beneath the brush
Then a flicker kissed the coals
Tiny breath revived the goals
Warmth returned with fragile glow
Night stepped back not in a show
Hope arrived like feathered spark
Did not shout against the dark
Just remained refused to flee
Held the fire tenderly
Embers teach what flames forget—
Light begins when doubt is met
Keep the smallest spark alive—
Miracles learn how to thrive