Sleepless night breaks to dawn of exhaustion, still I rise.
The burdens of pain lock my feet to the ground.
Cowering and cloaked in a robe of sadness.
Deep breath.
Visions of your eyes in my head show reflection of myself, a glimmer of beauty.
I shed the layers of weighted grey.
Hands reaching down with all my strength, pull one foot at a time out of the boots muddied by my tears and trodden soil.
I stand tall, shoulders back.
Hesitant to move I close my eyes,
back to the reflection of yours.
New found courage conjured by your unconditional love.
Exhale.
I step forward wearing hope.