The Only Way Out

The only way out is through

I don’t know what to do

I try to avoid

I try to hide

I try to make myself disappear inside

It doesn’t work

no matter how far I run

even if I pass the setting sun

It’s still here

gripping me with fear

I drop to my knees

and ignore my pleas

You can no longer run

healing has begun

You need to move ahead

one step forward instead

You may step back

give yourself some slack

The path ahead feels cold

memories sting as they unfold

There will be cold days

before you feel the sun’s rays

shining on your face

as you journey on to find your space