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Illuminated Resilience

Finding Hope in the Depths of Darkness

By Erin PerezPublished about a year ago 1 min read
Photo by Cherry Laithang - Unsplash

In shadows deep, where whispers dwell,

A flicker stirs, a tale to tell.

The night may stretch, a vast embrace,

Yet light finds cracks, its gentle grace.

A single flame, a beacon bright,

Defies the chill, ignites the night.

With every flicker, fears take flight,

Hope's tender hand, a guiding light.

Through darkest hours, strength will rise,

Resilient hearts, beneath the skies.

For in the gloom, we seek and yearn,

To find the light, and brightly burn.

So let us stand, though shadows loom,

With courage born from hopeful bloom.

In every struggle, every fight,

We find our power in the light.

inspirational

About the Creator

Erin Perez

I'm Erin, an actor, writer, and poet. As a mom, I draw inspiration from everyday life. I love yoga, hiking, and sweets, and I'm a lifelong bookworm who finds creativity in the stories that shape my world and fuel my passion for writing.

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