Out of my head
The subtle breeze
Sunshine in my face

Driven by a desire
To shed my old skin
While honoring
How it served me

Driven by a desire
To connect with my family
And talk about
Hopes and fears

Driven to heal
Myself and others
Each step feels right
No sign of stopping

Connected again
Ready to forget
The last three weeks of
Self destruction

Aware that my negative voice
May try to sabotage
I’ll find a way to muffle it

Mute it

And eventually cut its vocal chords