A Light

As a little girl, I was afraid of the dark and I had good reason.  Now I walk into the dark with my light and I have good reason.  In this season that can bring about simultaneous angst and joy, these words resonate strongly.  A light now lives within me and the darkness of hate is kept at bay.

It would be irresponsible for me to think that I will not lapse into fear again, but now I KNOW that if I keep walking resolutely ahead, I will be able to make my light flicker back to life.