star-glass
precious gift
shining brightness
pure light
morning token
caught and contained in
fountain water
freshly sprung
to be carried
on your breast

a light to you in darkest places
when other lights have all gone out
for giving strength against all menace
for hope to grow strong in your mind

from: Treasures in the Sunshine
inspired by “The Fellowship of the Ring" (J.R.R. Tolkien)