The Act of Breathing

Inhale...

Betrayal
Years of trust - down the drain
No look back
No wave over the shoulder
Left behind
Broken hearted
Confused
Sobbing
Alone
Quite alone
Life seemed bleek
Nowhere to turn
I had no choice
For so long
No sunshine
No laughter
I was gone
It was hard
Couldn't trust
Not even those who deserved it
Always angry
Violent urges
Mainly directed towards myself
But there was hope
Until
Ray of hope
In the shape of a true friend
Close friends
Those who cared
Wanted the best
Carried me through
Made life livable
I wanted to wake up
My heart mended
My head isn't lying
My life is full again
And now
I think I'm truly ready
For the long awaited

Exhale...