You Shine.

There are some souls
on this earth that just seem
to shine a little brighter.
It's not because
they've been left to burn
in peace and quiet.
I think it's because
they've been stirred -
and poked, and prodded.
The fire grows and glows because of
the beautiful struggle they're in.
The flame gets a little hotter,
the heart a little stronger,
and the soul so very, very, bright.

You shine.

Someone was so very kind to send me this note, thinking of me when read it.
I think this is so flattering and so undeserved, and that I can think of so many people that I have met that these lines are more befitting to them, that I decided to post it here so that those of you who know who you are can enjoy this tribute to you(s).