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“The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”
-Psalm 34:18 KJV

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"Grief is perhaps the most democratic of human experiences. It asks for no credentials and respects no borders. It is the quiet, persistent underside of love. It simply demands a witness. In that way, to grieve is to participate in one of the few truly universal human traditions."
-Dreamy Poetess

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Light That Stays by Dreamy Poetess is a poem turned into song written in the quiet aftermath of loss.

Through soft imagery, cold tea on a windowsill, a half-open book, dust dancing like tiny stars, this song captures the intimate moments when memories return and the presence of a loved one still feels close. Even after loss, love continues to shine like a light that remains long after the candle fades.

This lyrical tribute reflects on remembrance, faith, and the quiet hope that the people we love never truly leave us. Their warmth, wisdom, and kindness continue to guide us through the darker moments.

Light That Stays was written in loving memory of my mother, who bravely fought sarcoma. May this song bring comfort to anyone walking through grief and remind us that love is the thread that never lets go.

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00:00Grief is perhaps the most democratic of human experiences.
00:04It asks for no credentials and respects no borders.
00:08It is the quiet, persistent underside of love.
00:12It simply demands a witness.
00:16In that way, to grieve is to participate in one of the few truly universal human traditions.
00:39Teak on cold on the windowsill, your book half open on my knee.
00:46I read your favorite line out loud, hear you answering in me.
00:53Dust in the air like little stars, dancing where your hand once stayed.
01:00I trace your name along the margin, every letter softly frayed.
01:09You are the light that stays, after the candle fades.
01:16Glowing the quiet way, breathing in the break of day.
01:24Love is the thread that won't let go, running through the egg I hold.
01:30You are the light that stays.
01:33You are the light that stays.
01:50Night leans in on the balcony, far towns flicker, come and go.
01:57I send a promise to the darkness That I will choose the gentle glow
02:04Every sorrow folds like paper Cradled in these open hands
02:11I give it to the still small silence Trust there's more than I can understand
02:20You are the light that stays After the candle fades Glow in the quiet gray
02:30Breathing in the break of day Love is the thread that won't let go
02:37Running through the ache I hold You are the light that stays
02:43You are the light that stays When the questions rush
02:52When my courage shakes I will close my eyes
02:59And lean where your warm remains Every broken piece turns to gentle flame
03:08I am not alone I speak your name
03:18You are the light that stays After the candle fades
03:25Glow in the quiet gray Breathing in the break of day
03:31Love is the thread that won't let go Running through the ache I hold
03:38You are the light that stays You are the light that stays
03:46You are the light that stays You are the light that stays
03:59Page turned down and the room grows still I whisper thanks into the air
04:06For every loss that led to love For every shadow You made rare
04:18The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart And saveth such as be of a contrite
04:25spirit
04:44Music plays
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