Those displaced from their homes 

due to violence or war.

Those suffering from mental illness or addiction.

Those whose life slips away

due to dementia.

Those who are struggling

with their identity.

Those who have been raped.

Those who are in pain.

Those in abusive relationships.

Those estranged from their families.

Those who’ve had a child die.

To them and their families,

friends and loved ones:

May dawn dispel the darkness 

or at least

a glimmer.