Be a Candle

In a few days’ time many American families, including mine, will be celebrating Thanksgiving.

As my family can trace its roots back to the Mayflower, I am especially cognizant of the fact that this day isn’t a cause for celebration for a lot of people. It is instead, a Day of Mourning. I am thankful for many things in my life, including feeling safe and getting to call a beautiful place home, and that I have family and friends who love me. I am conscious, always, to the fact that so many more people do not feel the same. Our world is undeniably struggling through a volatile time. Truthfully, where there is humanity there is struggle.

Be a candle.

One small candle.

A warm glow against an impenetrable night.

More candles, more hope

To keep the dark at bay.

Don’t let the shadows drown you,

Smother your light, strangle your heart.

If stifled, light anew.

More candles, more hope.