A Wish in the Dark

Through broken streets, where shadows lie A little boy with hope held high Clutches a letter, crumpled and worn In a world that's lost, he walks alone He's on his way, through dust and fear With a wish for Santa, pure and clear Through silent towns and empty night A spark of hope, a tiny light The air is cold, the streets are still But he walks on with iron will Zombies shuffle, eyes so dim But nothing will stop this night for him He's on his way, through dust and fear With a wish for Santa, pure and clear Through silent towns and empty night A spark of hope, a tiny light He reaches the box, lifts up the lid Slides in the letter, his wish now hid "Dear Santa, bring joy, bring peace, bring cheer To this lonely world, to everyone here" And as he turns, a star appears A twinkling light to calm his fears He feels a warmth, so gentle, so bright As if the world still holds some light So home he goes, heart filled with grace With a smile on his tired face For even in darkness, wishes can soar And hope finds a way, forevermore