The Healer

for Ammie

Affirmation so desperately sought
From scholars and acolytes unknown,
To be accepted in their tribe,
Comes with burdens yet unseen.

So talent born
And genius held
Is not valued as a gift,
But a candle to be cloaked.

Do not place before your passion
Standards so carefully defined,
Lest your flame remain concealed.

Its light will find its way.

It always has.

And will forever,
Outshined the sun.

By Christopher "Beau" Bowman