waiting to live

When I came to from that endless daze,

I felt a depth of pain from all I’ve suffered

From the bottom of my heart 

to the ends of my veins.

I recalled a lesson long forgotten 

Which patiently flickered in the darkness:

This pain makes us human.

These moments of weakness,

Yearning, loneliness, doubt,

Are not to be ashamed of.

You’re alive,

No matter how much pain you carry.

You are still alive!

You can still fight, and 

You can still love.

There is still time.

Nothing can take that away from you.

Nothing!

That miracle is the guiding light

Never to be forgotten again.