And the little voice piped up,
Growing louder with each word;
"Who are you to succeed?
You're invisible,
You're small
It will all end in disaster,
Mark my words,
Them? They don't care one jot!
You're a pawn in their plan, that's all,
Just stay in the shadows, that's it,
Right there, that's the spot!"

It drove fear to my heart
A falter to my step
- But wait what was this?
A success? I did good?
I realised then that I am no longer small
But powerful and bright
I'd thrown off that cloak some time ago

Another voice butted in,
Shining brighter than the other;
"You? You're amazing!
Just look at your life!
Your dreams are being realised
It's true - you're loved
And I can see why
You're powerful for sure
- But don't shrink away
It's okay to live in the light
Up here with these shining people
The universe flows through your veins"

So I stand tall,
Against doubts gnawing
My nails too
Assert their power
No longer stunted by wicked doubt

I am bright. I am powerful.
I AM IN THE LIGHT.