JennyMia's Journal

I open the lid to see what I can see,

And out comes pain and misery.

The pain is so unbelievable; harsh and cold,

The misery is taunting; daring and bold.

I step back from the box because it is just too much.

The sound, the taste, the smell, the touch.

There’s uglieness inside that box, and so many fears.

I can hear the terror, I can feel the tears.

How do I shut it out, how do I make it leave?

How do I go on, how do I believe?

Where is the rope to pull me from the waves?

How do I find my way through these dark, narrow caves?

I don’t want to be afraid, I don’t want to cry.

I want to feel free, I want to feel alive.

Where is that key to unlock my doubts and fears?

Where is the answer to stop my constant tears?

And as I move away from that box, something catches my eye.

A tiny glistening key that nearly passed me by.

I reach out to touch it, and I finally realize.

That’s the answer, that’s the key, that’s the prize!

I only have to be brave, to be strong, and to believe,

And that key will be mine for all eternity.

It’s the way to unlock all this pain and misery.

It can give me happiness, it can set me free.

All I need to do is to reach out my hand,

Take it gently and begin to understand.

As I hold my key close to my heart,

I feel the pain begin to depart.

I cry now, but it’s out of delight.

The pain is gone and so is the fright.

A whole new life ahead, an entire new avenue.

So many things to learn, so many new things to do.

It will not be easy though when the road gets rough,

I’ll have to hold my key tightly, be strong, and be tough.

Just knowing that a new life is out there waiting for me,

Is enough to make my heart feel light and free.