The Opposite of Dark is Light
Inside, I’m conflicted.
Wanting harmony, I emanate light and love
Surrounded by darkness

Buried in others’ anger, distrust, and hate
Still, I’m the mourning dove 
Showing up when others grieve
Understanding the pain

Always willing to believe that 
Something will help them smile again.
I’m the one
Lighting a candle in the mine

Searching for gold
Hoping for a silver lining
But my light is so small
Insignificant.

The darkness so vast.
I’m left pining.
Wanting something 
Positive to emerge

Out of this dark
Negative space
So I light another candle
And for a moment

Darkness is displaced.
I’ve created a flame, but
How do I make it last?
Maybe if I just keep lighting 

Refuse to extinguish
Until my light is passed.
I live on hope
Never giving in to despair

A spark of light
May be all I have
But I’m going to keep on
Igniting it everywhere.