Burning brightly
in sunlight and darkness
A flame is ablaze in their hearts
it is not extinguished
Lies and misunderstandings
melt like wax, transforming
into truth and understanding
The beauty within them burns

These flames are not set upon an altar;
they blaze within flesh and bone
Waking those who have fallen asleep
in cynicism and apathy,
Reminding them that the flame burns in them, too

How can people believe they are alone
when this beautiful fire glows in and around them?
When they touch and are touched
with words and gestures dipped in this light?

The ones who burn do not life in a fantasy world,
I dare say they are torn, battered and bruised,
scarred from fighting the demons of doubt and despair

Constantly they fall and constantly the rise.
Quietly, steadily, they strengthen those around them
without even knowing it.