HOPE

How many dark places

have I been

Has there been too many

did I die?

My heart feels so heavy

will I let you hold it

will I let you have it

I want to

The tears choke me

they stop my breath

did I die?

God I hope not

I want to accept

the new life 

ahead of me

I want to embrace it

and 

You

Walking into the light

can be blinding

It makes it hard to see

for awhile

Your eyes need to adjust

will I adjust?

God…

I hope so. 

By Lynn Hahn