DALE

CLF members, incarcerated in TX

PHOTO BY DENIS DEGIOANNI ON UNSPLASH

Looking at the night sky,

Staring at the galaxy,

Watching the Milky Way swirl.

Pondering things like,

“What is my purpose in life?”

While I’m watching the stars

Coalesces into a ball of fire

Brighter than the sun.

As I watch it forms

the face of God.

Burning white hot,

Igniting my world,

causing my fears and doubts

to flee, clearing my mind

and chasing away the shadows.

Enlightening.

Searing through me from the ashes

A phoenix arises,

stronger than before.

And as I look at the face of God,

I see me.