.
Waking up
alive,
hardly a victory,
but really,
the only win
that matters.
.
I see the look
on your face
as you realize
it’s time
to face it all,
again.
.
Don’t let your smile fade.
It’s been a long time
since the world
has given you much
to smile about.
.
You’re alive,
and you’re amazed
you’ve even made it
this far.
.
Don’t let the days
take you down.
You are stronger
than you know.
.
How could those thoughts
be in your head?
What bitter lies
have you swallowed?
.
Maybe you thought
they were a cure
for this life
and the pain that followed?
.
We’re all
a little insecure,
we buy shares
in our distress.
.
When you fall
asleep tonight,
there’s a good chance
that you’ll wake up again.
.
One more chance
to get it right,
to show the world
that you can smile
and be beautiful,
because, you are
an amazing creature.
.
Waking up
alive.
Hardly a huge victory,
but for those of us
who’ve battled ourselves,
it’s the only one
that really matters.
.
Be strong.
Be loved.
Go to sleep,
and wake.
Alive
with all of you
to give
and be received.
.
.
HG – 2020
