because my light
it radiates beyond the horizon
it surrounds me
and each day my testimony resonates the same truth beyond measure
i wake up and decide to keep my faith
i stretch it out, lay it down and surround myself in it
can’t nobody take my faith away from me
they say, fear is the deepest root of all negativity
so, rather than watch my back in anticipation of lashings
i keep my eyes wide open to watch all things good envelope me
i love like breathing
effortlessly
and each day my testimony resonates the same
my heart, purple, beats
filled with years worth of pain and loss
despite tomorrow as my father’s death, a five year anniversary
i celebrate the life i have been given to lead
the power in the lines blurred between coincidence and destiny
understanding
the light i have and the time
my living is testimony in itself that all things with purpose come to fruition
through my father, i am able to give a greater gift to anyone able to receive
keep
the
faith
stretch it out, lay it down and surround yourself in it
can’t nobody take my words away from me
because they are a torch to be carried
the catalyst of a chain reaction
a blessing, shared in community..
and we shine so bright
testimony
-heatherkamile
About the Author
Heather Tipton has been writing poetry and short stories for over 15 years and is an alumna of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Heather is currently working on her first book of poetry, entitled ’Love Like Breathing..’ and pursuing a Master’s degree in English Literature.
