A New Me

It was once again,

One of those nights.

The inky black sky,

Being a reflection of my soul.

My eyes lost, searching

Through the shadows that passed.

My throat, scratchy and soar,

My feet, mangled and bleeding.

Wanting to fill this emptiness within,

I go on through this nightmare.

It was then that

I saw a dim glimmer,

A spark.

And I ran with all I had

Chasing, racing.

I stumbled in the dark,

I felt breathless and restless

Many times, I choked,

Unable to breathe.

I hesitated.

Yet I went on.

And, for the first time

In a long while,

I felt the rain

Washing away all my grief,

All my worry, regret and sorrow.

I felt relief.

I felt at peace.

Without realising, on my face,

 A smile had broken out.

My eyes looked beyond the clouds

To the sunlight, waiting to

Peek its way through.

I felt my heart,

 Beating passionately once again.

My courage rekindled,

And my spirit once again yearning.

Even though my soul

Had yet to heal.

It was a new beginning

Brought by the inevitable end.

Taking my first step in faith,

It was a new me.