by lantern light

three lanterns sway on the horizon,
a twinkling dotted line,
a fastened constellation,
and together, they animate

the tales that you have lived before,
the spirit you embody now,
and the promise toward which you sail.

by the first, may you have grown deep inner strength,
by the second, may you develop clarity,

and by the third light, may all of your dreams be illuminated
like guided stars
fearless of their height...

~

RNH