Feeling Renewed

Feeling Renewed

My time has come
There is no fighting it
Pieces of my heart
Broken and fallen one by one
Like the leaves from an oak tree in the fall
Here is one where daddy hurt me years ago
Another piece where my ex first beat me
Look around, do you see your name on any of my memories

It seems that parts of me have drifted
In a deep coma for a short period of time
Like the oak tree resting through the winter
Lying there appearing hopeless and lifeless
Trying to muster strength for tomorrow
Healing from the torture that was once endured
Forgiving those that caused pain and discord
Restoring my heart to new so I can love again

Awaken by the rustlings of my young
Like the mighty oak tree with her new leaves
Feeling fresh and alive for the moment
Holding those I love close while embracing the world
Making new memories to forever cherish
All hate and anger has slipped away
No more pain is felt, it all died like last years leaves
Nature has healed my broken memories
I am now that might oak tree

--Sherry Lynn Hull Richardson