Brace of Dawn

A flickering spark in a world made of gray,

Forged by the hard roads that shaped me this way.

I carry the warmth

of a promise once made,

To shelter the weak

when the light starts to fade.

Through the long dark night,

under winter’s cold gaze,

Every breath that I draw

turns the silence to blaze.

Stand tall through the storm,

let your spirit ignite,

Be a sun in the dark,

burning brilliant and bright.

Though the shadows close in

and the embers fall low,

I will yield not an inch

to the darkness below.

Hold your head up high,

let the fear fade away,

And set your heart ablaze.

Flesh may fracture

and blood may run cold,

But a steadfast vow

is a strength to behold.

Not a single soul lost while I still draw breath,

I will walk through the fire

to the edge of death.

Look ahead, keep moving,

let the journey unfold,

For the warmth in your chest is worth more than gold.

The dawn is now breaking,

the night starts to clear,

The work has been finished;

there’s nothing to fear.

I see a kind smile waiting,

words soft and deep:

“You gave all you carried

before you could sleep.”

Don't weep for the ashes,

just carry the flame,

Let the strength in your chest keep alive what remains.

Gaze forward with courage,

let time heal the pain...

And set your heart ablaze.