I know the path of emptiness
Where I’ve had nothing left inside
I know that patience is a silent force
And it showed me how to thrive

I know the path of moving on
Sometimes means taking a step back
Which allows the time to heal the wounds
And see the beauty in the cracks

I know the way of letting go
Of paths that crossed and parted
This space that is between us
Feelings unceremoniously discarded

I’ve glimpsed the path of second choice
And turned the other way
For if someone cannot see my worth
Then it’s not worth my time to stay

I know this world will break your heart
In a million different places
But days will pass, and distance too
Obscuring all the traces

I know this world will break you down
And scatter all the pieces
I know these lessons, though hard to learn
Have taught me what true peace is

I know these paths I’ve traveled down
Have led me to this space
Where pain and joy stand side by side
I feel their firm embrace

I know this path of walls I built
To protect me from the storm
But it’s removing every brick I laid
That has given me the power to transform

I know there are paths I’ve yet to walk
I wonder where they lead
Long daydreams, deep night dreams
And all the distance in between

So the path of possibilities
Is now the path that I will choose
I’ll knock down these walls I’ve built so strong
Because there is nothing left to lose

And I know this path will twist and turn
Sometimes turn to dark
But I’ll take each step with grit and grace
They’re never far apart

And I’ll turn my gaze up to the light
Trust the stars to guide me home
To this remembered place inside my heart
Because you never know…

January 1, 2018