& for a moment, in your eyes, I feel flawless,
as if you see my heart & not where I've been,
as if you've read my soul's secret letters,
her many attempts to make amends.

& for a second, in your voice, I hear hope,
as if the monsters have left me alone,
as if they've approved of my late redemption,
& have finally let me come back home.

darker days- we have all been apart of,
& His light always finds a way to break through,
sunshine after rain, relief after pain,
& you.

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