Little light

I’ve walked alone for far too long,

With no one left to mourn my wrongs.

Ash in my lungs, silence in my stride,

The world moved on, and I just… survived.

Then I saw you—

Small hands, wide eyes,

The world had cast you out,

Like it once did mine.

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Little light, how did you find me?

Through the dust, through the years, through the dark I breathe.

You reached for a ghost, and called her home,

And for the first time… I didn’t feel alone.

I should’ve walked, should’ve turned away—

But I couldn’t leave you, not that day.

You're not my blood, not by name or fate…

But you're the first reason I stayed.

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You don’t see the scars that I wear like skin,

You only see the fire still burning within.

You smile like you’ve never feared the night,

And I… I forgot what it meant to feel right.

You ask me stories I never tell,

You braid my hair like I’m someone else.

And when you sleep, the world feels still—

Even this cursed heart begins to heal.

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Little light, how did you find me?

Through the blood, through the storms, through the gods’ decree.

You reached through a past I can’t erase,

And gave a hollow soul a place.

I still carry swords. I still wear pain—

But when you laugh, I feel… almost sane.

You're not my blood, not by name or fate…

But child, you are the first thing I won’t forsake.

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I don’t know how long I’ll stay,

The world always finds a way to break what I hold…

But I’ll carry you through every flame—

Even if it turns me cold.

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Little light, you don’t see the years…

But I see tomorrow when you are near.

You gave my blade a reason to lower,

You gave this ghost a world to shoulder.

You're not my blood…

But you are my world.

And for once…

That’s enough.