Healing

What has helped me heal,

From a pain that cut so deep,

Was the love of those around me,

And the wisdom I did keep.

It was the sound of laughter,

And the gentle touch of a friend,

It was the beauty of nature,

And the peace it did send.

It was the power of words,

And the comfort they brought,

It was the hope of a new day,

And the dreams I still sought.

It was the kindness of strangers,

And the love that I found,

It was the strength within myself,

That helped me rise above the ground.

So I hold on to these things,

And I cherish them each day,

For they are what has helped me heal,

And shown me the way.