A single light,
Bobbing above the water
Covered in fabric, fire within
Reflecting on the calm sea
There’s a long way to go
It’s been left behind
A little light dim in the shadows
Alone in the darkness
Hovering between day and night
Between friends and enemies
The little light was scared,
Afraid of the secrets in the dark
But it gathered up its bravery
And flew,
Raced across the dark
Flinching at every little thing
But rushing past it
Reunited with its group
Its herd, family
And the lanterns broke the darkness
Boldly, standing strong
Together

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