Loving Life
A Moment Somewhere Between Here and There
Walking down the road
A thought strikes me hard.
Of how far I have come,
Not just measured in yards.
I find I'm looking forward to tomorrow,
And I'm happy in my life
Before, each day was endured
Dreading inevitable strife
My outlook didn't change in a moment
But somewhere between all the moments
In the infinite space between heartbeats
Joy emerged from life’s components
There was no one single event
That changed life from glum to delight
But a thousand, a million little things
That brought me through an endless night
There is no guide for everyone
Each person must find their own way.
But the path through the darkness is there
And each dawn brings a new day.
September 11th is R U OK Day 2025, a day dedicated to mental health and checking in with the people in our lives. It was a surprise to reflect on how I’m doing and realise that I may be the closest to answering “yes” that I’ve ever been.
About the Creator
Natasja Rose
I've been writing since I learned how, but those have been lost and will never see daylight (I hope).
I'm an Indie Author, with 30+ books published.
I live in Sydney, Australia
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Comments (1)
This is beautiful, Natasja, and I'm glad to hear that you're closer to answer "yes" to that question. I wish that every day was treated like R U OK Day. People need to be asked that more often than we would like to admit.