The Day Begins

Like any other day

She whispered

Looking for answers

Hidden in shadows

Cast by doubt

Running from pain

Tempered in fear

Walking in a daze

Caring not for self

An agenda lost

Over mind wagers

Betting against dreams

A portal seemingly shut

Walking once again

Alone and naked

Wondering why her life

Seemed no longer

To matter or worth being

A chill ran up her neck

Remembering her father's

Promising words

Always persuasive, caring

Releasing her despair

She closes her eyes

And knows what to do

Remembering her father's

Validating words

You are my guiding light

Stay strong with all your might

Never abandon your heart

Your will knows how to restart

Move forward and only bare

That what comes from prayer.

Edwin James

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