Night pressed against your outline
Weight settled in your chest
A muted vow stirred beneath you
A pulse denied the rest
Shadows loosened their pressure
Fear lost its ancient claim
A glow rose from defiance
A spark reclaimed your name
Warmth circled troubled memory
Grace traced a softer route
A steady flame unfolded
From strength born out of doubt
Hold this radiant courage
Let presence lift survival
Inner fire grows brighter
Through quiet firm refusal