Light over shadow

Charlotte speaks with her eyes 
Even more than with her words
She is dancing from the shadow to the light
She sings: I’m blessed to be a blessing
Blessed to be a guiding light
Samuel records a movie
He wants to be a journalist
He’s dreaming of a future, he’s ready for a fight
He says: I will do what it takes
I will ride that road towards the light
There is light over shadow   
There’s a glow in every dark
Let the rivers flow
Let the people know
There is light over shadow
There’s a glow in every dark
It makes me humble
Yes, it makes me stumble
And it makes me want to see:
Throw your light on me
Ronald speaks with a smile
As he’s steering through the course
He’s learning how to play, not just survive
He’s drawing: and he makes me see
Color up my life
There is light over shadow...

Joseph’s talking with his legs
As we’re cycling through the sugar hills
He’s stronger than the setbacks, he’s tougher than the track
His tires are worn out, but he’s positive and proud He lights up the road, with heart and soul
There is light over shadow...
Eelke Alkema
2017