The silence that I once feared no longer scared me,

I find peace in being alone. 

My mirror now greets me with love and well wishes…

Enemies to friends, my favorite trope.

I’ve befriended my demons, cleaned out my skeletons,

Gave thanks to the body that holds my soul. 

Created a purpose when I had none. 

I found myself lost, scared, and alone. 

In the “do or die”, I was my only hope,

Many battles were lost but the war finally won. 

I sing “We are the Champions” from mountain tops

(Or at least the chorus over and over 

Until my vocal cords rip out of my throat).

I whisper sweet nothings instead of self-doubts… 

give to myself all that I can.

I never thought I would live to see the day,

But I have found myself once again.