And the new day begins
By some man’s whim
In the middle of darkness

Fitting, this prison
From which to break free—
An optimist’s dream

And the coward’s light
Will shine ridiculously bright
All through the events of a day

But give me, say the cynic
The dark, remote cell
Where no rays of fawning ever fell

Not for complimenting solitude,
Not for breeding distrust and attitude
But the darkness is challenging

When my eyes migrate through the black
My heart teams with Courage
Who promises rewards of pride, happiness, and love