Shine Bright Like a Diamond

“Raise your hands all who are happy”. Two others, and myself, raised our hands as the rest of the class remained mute. I looked around in disbelief at the faces that contradicted their emotions. Just at the peak of my own happiness, it was kidnapped by guilt. I couldn’t help but feel responsible. Reality awakened me from the world inside my head. My own joy blinded me from the anguish of others. I strive to be a firefly at night, but my light has diminished. I am called to be a seasoned light not a season of light. My peers do not deserve temporary happiness, but unwavering joy. It is my duty to live in a way that will encourage them to follow me, as I, the Light.