It's been awhile since I've felt
The need for
expression
I've been in this
deep dark
Depression
Longing for an out
Far away now from all that was known
Thrown into new habitats
Refusing to sink
I swim this
Icy lake, river
Whatever it is
This freezing water
It keeps me still
Breathe less
Making everything
Surreal
Every little thing that's captured
A sweet moment from the past
I grasp tightly
My other hand ready
To hold on to whatever comes next
Wiser and bolder
Charming yet colder
I take on this new world
One short stride a day
Success coming slowly
Learning to pay my way
Paying to play