A New Beginning

A new dawn is breaking 

The promise of another day

My aching heart resists,

It wants to hide in the shadows

Lurking in the dark 

It shields itself against the brightening day

But giving up? Is it an option?

My head hurts with thoughts

My heart in turmoil

Confusing me further

But I need to be brave 

I must don my armour, 

Ready to face the world

To calm my inner demons

Life is tough, it is difficult to get through the day

But I will persevere

I will face the world

Without losing my softness

And the tenderness within

I have been hurt, the scars are raw

But I will continue to trust

I will love with my heart's humble thrust 

For love and friendship to get in

Once again, I will open the windows to my soul

Life has been a series of let downs 

And disappointments galore

But I will open up my heart again

To let in love and friendship

No matter how life has treated me

I will believe again

I will emerge stronger and calmer

It may not be to my liking

It may not be what I would choose for myself

Instead, I choose to face my fears

To make each day count

And to survive against all odds

I will take one step at a time

One day at a time

But I'll get there,

I'll definitely get there

For there is strength in me

There is a determination that will never die

For I am now free 

I am a warrior with a gentle soul

And a heart full of hope.