into the light

We saw something - a light, a ghost, an angel - descend from the sky and settle nearby. I raised myself into the air and flew over, sweeping in a large arc, and landed close to the light - for now, it was clear it was light. B joined me, having followed on foot, and waded without hesitation into the light. 'Come in,' she called. I tentatively dipped a hand into the glittering sea of white and purple particles, but I withdrew quickly as the light prickled and needled my skin. I persisted and, after a few attempts, I stepped into the light. Walking around, the light ceased to prickle and, instead, I felt bathed in wonder.