There's a pounding in my head
that beats to rhythm of my favourite song
and my eyes are heavy with the loving aura around me
and I'm smiling in my dreams about red velvet cake
and heartfelt laughter
and the sun may be gone but the brightness envelops me in one big hug
and life is chaotic and ruthless and harsh
but for the first time in a long time everything I love is in reach
and for the first time at all,
they're reaching back to greet me with open arms

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