Ignite

Ignore the voices

Those murmurings of doubt

Call forth the flame,

The light to face the darkness

Keep it alive,

Keep the attacks at bay

Pile on the wood,

Fan the coals into something to be proud of

Let it devour your fear before your fear devours you

Ignite yourself with it

String up the lights,

String them up across the walls

Shining for all to see

Awaken the hope you need to stay alive

Fight for it, reach for it

Barricade the doors and keep watch:

The hardest battle is yet to come.

 

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