Once Again


I stood there in shock
And then I turned away
Protect myself, no one must know
Let them think that I'm okay

With sorrow I must start again
The long lonely battle
Step by painful step
The sadness I must tackle

Those who have watched me
And those who know my heart
Know I know the process
I'll adjust to being apart

That day will someday come
My heart will start to heal
My very first step taken
Accepting it is real

I turn toward the others
Knowing I am their strength
Time to get to work
To help at any length

These adults are my children
I have always been there
They talk and sob, wail and hug
Ending finally in prayer

But now my tears have started to flow
And I lock myself away
Not in a physical sense
Just moments day to day