I arised, felt the sun rise, upon my face it was as if the darkness had been lifted, all I could see was the golden days of hope, I arised I felt the spirits rise surrounding me with their presence guiding me with their lessons, I arised, I felt my soul rise came to learn I was more than a simple being, I was a light who shined brightly, I’ll never be dimmed….. Coco brown Reid 2016 (c)