​Be The Spark

waiting for another

to light your fire,

a long and tiresome wait

can lead to undesired outcomes.

instead, be the spark.

fuel your own dancing flame.

blaze new trails through air

thick with unrealized dreams,

venturing to uncharted lands.

your potential

is like a seed breaking

through crusty soil,

yearning for daylight.

let the tongues of your flame

lick away fears and doubt

on the path to your unique destiny.

be the spark,

a strong and skillful blacksmith,

with a heart like a forge,

hammering dreams to reality.

fan the inferno,

be an artist casting bold strokes

of color and texture

on the vast canvas of life.

in the warmth of our gathering,

stories of kindred spirits float

like embers above the hearth,

each flicker dancing,

contributing threads of compassion

woven into a tapestry of love,

each spark singing a note

in the harmony of hopes and dreams.

be the catalyst, like a torch

in cavernous darkness,

let your light brighten,

transforming struggles into strength.

let the brilliance of your potential

illuminate the way to your dreams,

like a meteor igniting the cosmos.

© 2025 Bruno Talerico 

Stafford challenge day 17/365