𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐲 𝐒𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐲 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬

Psalm 23

Though I am young
I have fought my way through dark valleys
Because I am young
It dug its claws into me
Left scars on my heart That show on my skin
It hasn't been long since then but the memories
Are fleeting
What I remember most is the hopelessness
Overwhelming hopelessness.
But there was something that kept me going
Moving forward
Despite it all.

Now as I lie in green pastures
Next to quiet waters
I am mostly safe.
But sometimes the darkness returns.
I have no fear though
Not anymore.
I trust that we can fight it again
Though I am young.
November 2023