Out of Darkness

Out of Darkness one must climb to reach the top of hope and never look back
Out of Darkness one must emerge so in that sunken place you can no longer be found
Out of Darkness one must arise so that those below can have something to hold on to
Out of Darkness one must triumph for there is no victory in defeat
Out of Darkness there is no mystery to your full potential for it was never hidden to begin with
Out of Darkness one must speak because change cannot be made evident in silence
​Out of Darkness one must breathe there has been enough premature death on the horizon and its time to start living
Out of Darkness one must stand free so the chains of bondage, fear, and failure can be obsolete
Out of Darkness you have been called to such a marvelous light
Out of Darkness your light radiates this earth
Out of Darkness you were born to conquer
Out of Darkness your salt was formed
Out of Darkness greatness evolved
Out of Darkness lies dispelled
Out of Darkness a new you surfaced
​Out of Darkness transformation has now begun 

As published in INFINITE SPACE: OUT OF DARKNESS, High Point University's Spring 2022 literary journal.