Tranquil Fluidity

Wind whipped hair

waves cresting

slamming into the shore

spumes spraying

soaking my toes.

I can no longer go on

can no longer cheer

I am so tired

I am so alone

I am so……

scared.

Embarking upon a journey

into heart

into health

into self

unsure what I am going to find

who I am going to find

only know that I must go on

discover what I may

about this strange woman I see in the mirror.

A smarter

stronger

resilient woman

one who cries at movies

one who laughs with no regard

as to how others are going to see her.

No longer am I an errant child

unable to see my way.

I reach out

tentative at first

with growing confidence

taking hold of my dreams

taking charge of my destiny.

No longer do demons chew

upon my nightmares

spewing black

vile poison

seeping into my pores

burning through my senses.

I found freedom.

I found my truth.

I found forgiveness.

I found peace. 

©August 28/19

Picture is mine.

Matlock Beach 2019