Sun, rise swift and soothe this shadow. Steal this sting and...

Sun, rise swift and soothe this shadow. Steal this sting and soften this stun. Let nothing steal our gentleness, let nothing rob us of our instinctual need to love, and accept love in return. Know this, for all you marginalized, for all you fearful and trembling: I am here for you, now, and always. I do not know what I can possibly do, but I will do all I possibly can. You are not alone, nor will you ever be. Here, burning bright in the darkness, hope remains…find your spark, lend it to ours, watch our fire spread. Watch our flames grow.