Beautiful Struggles, by beautifully_broken

A life I didn't like given to me But nonetheless had to be Some things I don't remember Some, the burning out of an ember Bits and pieces fall into place While others float out in space Police, programs, medications A life filled with complications By and by the years did go What was wrong, nobobody did know Things are better now Though I'm not sure how How did I make it through On the so little that I knew? All I know is here I am And I owe it all to them People who gave up on me not My well-being they only sought Now that I'm here all I can say Is that I'm happy with my life today I've experienced so many things And all the joys they have to bring So many sights that I have seen Sights you've only seen on a screen Timeless memories I keep in my head Like ones some only dream about in bed I've hiked mountains, swam in springs I've canoed and rafted, among other things I've climbed up trees, been swinging in air So many things some find amazing and rare I've cut down trees and helped build tents And all this before thirteen years were spent I look back and find I am proud To rid the darkness that used to shroud So thank you for all who stayed so long Thank you for helping me realize I'm strong Because now I truly appreciate the life I was given And know, for all bad things, I am forgiven. Copyright 2005 JEM