Light a Candle (“Tänd ljus")

by Bo Setterlind and translated by Mark Safstrom

Don’t let the darkness stop you
from seeking the Light.
And when you have found it,
let others see,
wrestle, be convinced.

If you want the light to live,
then ignite within others
this same desire.

Light the candle of courage
in the darkness of fear,
light the candle of justice
in the darkness of corruption,
light the candle of freedom
in the darkness of bondage,
light the candle of Faith
in the darkness of denial,
light the candle of Hope
in the darkness of despair,
light the candle of love
in the darkness of death.

Light a candle!