when i came into this world,

eyes wide and overwhelmed with wonder,

i deduced that there was light here

and that the light was good

and what i wanted most in this world

was to absorb as much of it as possible.

 

perhaps this is what has strengthened bones

when clouds have covered sun,

when the rains fell fierce

and darkness crept ever nearer.

 

and if i have only one thing

to bequeath to you

it is this,

 

be a seeker, absorber and

passionate follower of the light

and then, even by default,

be a bringer of light to all

that you meet.

 

this i believe with so much ferociousness

that i would give all that i have to grasp

the coattails of light’s last ray,

even for a moment more to bask  

in the glow.

 

so, breathe in light until there is no

room for darkness left within your

frame. let light grip your hand and

never fear darkness again.

 

Heather Pound 2023

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