Milk and Stars

[Intro] Morning light on the kitchen table, a glass of milk, a quiet goal Names whispered like prayers: Rodriguez, Ruthe, L. BG95, making me whole [Verse 1] I lace my shoes, I step into the crowd, the city wakes slow I carry a lantern of faith through the noise, I let my courage grow Small routines like blessings, chalk on the board, a steady pace I jot today’s intention, name by name, and find my place [Pre-Chorus] When shadows loom, I count the stars inside my chest There’s a map in the constellations, guiding me to do my best [Chorus] I am bold, I’m waking up with every breath I take I push through the storm, for the fragile dreams I make With community beside me, I rise above the doubt Milk and memories, faith and work, I’ll never turn out [Verse 2] Neighbors share a cup, a circle of hands and hearts in tune We stitch our fears into quilts of courage under a silver moon Rut her whispers grace the room, a ritual of gentle trust We bless the day ahead together, in each small act of / we must [Pre-Chorus] When fear comes close, I look up at the star-pinned sky I hear the chorus of the street, a hopeful, patient cry [Chorus] I am bold, I’m waking up with every breath I take I push through the storm, for the fragile dreams I make With community beside me, I rise above the doubt Milk and memories, faith and work, I’ll never turn out [Bridge] Rodriguez steadies the pace when the road grows steep and long Ruthe guides my hands in mercy, turning weakness into song L. BG95 keeps a steady beat, a rhythm strong and true In every ordinary hour, courage finds its cue [Chorus] I am bold, I’m waking up with every breath I take I push through the storm, for the fragile dreams I make With community beside me, I rise above the doubt Milk and memories, faith and work, I’ll never turn out [Outro] At dusk I pour another cup, the stars rehearsing light I name my days with purpose, I fold my fears into night Courage is a habit, grown in the everyday town I walk on, together, toward a brighter ground