Shield from Reality

I am alone.
A thick layer of fog drapes my vision.
It blinds me as I walk down this familiar path.
Fear begins to reverberate within me,
My heartbeat quickens with each step.

The unknown overtakes me,
It grasps my hands and wont let go.
I feel trapped,
The actions I take are no longer my own,
Pushes from behind force my feet from beneath me.

I hit the ground in a flash.
Pain comes instantly.
I can see blood, but I dont react.
I hold back my tears of frustration.
My body is taken from me,
This mysterious force ties me up,
Restricts me from my own decisions.

I am filled with unfamiliarity.
Fear, anger, anxiety.
I look at the fog,
Praying for something beyond it,
Wishing for a possible escape.

I see nothing.
I close my eyes and let the tears come.
They drip slowly down my face,
Falling gently onto the ground I lay on.

Moments pass,
I open my eyes again.
Something has changed.
The unknown still has me,
I am still a broken mess,
But I notice a difference.

Rays of light cover the sky,
Painting a new picture for all to look upon.
I receive a signal.
Within me comes forth hope,
Followed by courage.

I realize the fog is not a blinding force,
But a shield from reality.
Thoughts cascade,
I let my dreams fall.

Words form in my mind.
I dont resist them.
Instead, I set them free.

"I forgive you."