for the first time

in such a very long time

i can see the light

at the end

of a very long

tunnel

slowly, but surely

my hope beings to restore

my faith begins to resurface

my tears being to dry

my heart begins to slow

a calm slowly penetrates me

from the inside

out

i feel life slowly return

to my pale face

i feel energy slowly return

to my tired body

and i realize

that i will be okay

for the first time

in such a very long time

 

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