Start Over Again…

Silence wrapped around me, wind gently whispering along
To scattered sunset colors as they dance through my life’s song.

A masterpiece of mountain peaks, sky high hopes and deep ravines.
Struggles turning into strength, brokenness overcome by waking dreams.

Sadness fading into laughter just as dark gives way to light.
The pain that cut deep caverns in my heart has drifted out of sight.

Sunshine and rain, bitter and sweet have made me who I am.
Each season of life, precious moments in time, have woven together an endless strand.

The cold of snow making summer feel warmer, want bestowing thankfulness in full.
Loneliness proving that love is worth having, and it’s worth fighting for heart and soul.

Climbing mountains, hard as it is, makes worthwhile the view.
Warring through rivers, fighting through storms, brings out the stronger person in you!

Sweat and tears aren’t weakness, I’ve learned they’re proof that I’m alive.
I’ve fallen down, yes plenty, but I’ve gotten up each time.

Goodbye will always be hard because I never know what I’ll be saying hello to.
But bidding farewell, book on the shelf and finding the next one takes me to you…

Will bring the sky so close to me, I’ll be able to touch the stars.
Your hand in mine, forever ahead, unknown but I’m happy it’s “ours”!

And when we’re old, as the last song plays from beginning to the end
I’ll look back and I know I’ll be proud that I found the courage to start over again…