The Dance of Life

© June 28, 1998

Sunshine on my shoulder,
Birdsong fills the air,
The lush green of trees
Surrounding me everywhere.

Blue sky above,
With just a few clouds.
Joy all around me
Causes me to laugh aloud.

Hope springs eternal
That much is true
I'm glad to share it with a friend
— Especially with you!

A breeze catches the leaves
And flutters them about.
I'm relieved of the pain,
I now can live without.

Soon I'll be self-sufficient
Then I'll be truly free
I'm geared to create a life
That is sure to please me.

Even the green grass sways
In a gentle, cool breeze;
The leaves flutter about,
Dancing on the trees.

My dance comes soon.
This much I know
Just because the pain
And desperation no longer flow.

Peace and harmony
Are mine once again
And I must share
My thanks with a friend.

Opening my eyes to that
Life in a dungeon's lair
Certainly wasn't easy...
I'm glad that you cared.

The struggle still goes on,
The struggle to stay free,
But now I'm on the road
To a real recovery.

The gentle breeze blows;
The scent of flowers fills the air.
Reminding me of a healing breeze
Blowing through life here and there.

Joy, peace, and harmony
Are returning to me
Now that I live safely,
Now that I can be free.

I've walked the path,
I've run to keep up,
I've fled to be safe and free,
I've found myself again;
Now I'm ready to dance the victory.