Grant me this:
Let me bring the light forth
into my day. Let it make a difference.
Let it do more
than light me up inside —
let it illumine
the treasures of the hearts of others.
Let them see themselves
as deeply, dearly seen

You who have shined the light in me,
I ask you to complete this —
it is your work to bring it forth
and mine to hold it up.

©Wendy Mulhern
January 9, 2019