Being me

Absolute peace
The feeling I get when I look at my future, at my friends.
At my family, the people I have chosen to include in my life.

The darkness taught me to feel fear.
The loneliness taught me to love unconditionally.
The harsh words taught me to never take anything for granted.

Because everything changes, ever turning, evolving, becoming new

Being here and now
I am at peace.
I can see my dreams unfolding, an endless path stretching out in front of me.
As long as I don't fight it, I'll move forward
At my own pace.

I needed the break. I needed to slam into the proverbial wall
Just to see what I was doing to myself
The way I was hindering my own developement

The longing is gone.
The hunger and fear and frustration burned away
All I feel is peace and gratitude and happiness

I can be myself in the eyes of my friends
I have nothing to prove.
My dreams are mine
My body is mine
And I make my own future.