I've stopped trying to convince myself

That this is all a nightmare

That soon I would wake up

And all would be okay

No dreams crushed

Or hearts broken

Or families torn

Because

After all of my struggling, striving

Days spent in the sanctuary of my mind

Nights spent crying myself to sleep

I've come to realize

That good has finally come from all of this

Dreams are fulfilled

Hearts repaired

Families renewed

My prayers have been answered

At long last

This is no nightmare

But a dream

Crafted by unknown hands

Into reality

Alas, I have awoken