– A Poem by Mirriam Gurajena
As the new day dawns, I rise
Remnants of my past
glisten as it slowly fades
I am here, why?
Each day is like the previous
The sun shows up without fail
Even on rainy days
It radiates behind the clouds
Other days, it peeks through the clouds
It is here, why?
Midday l stand elevated
As the sun takes centre stage
It glows brightly
Not in competition with anything
It is just here
It belongs
As the day passes
It is steadfast
It knows another is fast approaching
An opportunity to shine just as loudly
Its place remains
Bringing light to everything around it
It illuminates lively
It’s warmth irrefutable
A reflection of you
As you reflect the same light
Because the star you are
shines just as bright as
the Sun.
let its rays fuel you
let its warmth propel you forward,
Show up for yourself.
You belong
to this land
Walk with pride.
Stand tall.
let the hills be your stage
let the valley be your shelter
As your skin matches the soil
Welcome home.
You are The Son of a star.
