Healing Begins

I find myself sprawled on the floor Frantically trying to gather the pieces My heart has been shattered Jagged, sharp, crimson colored shards I lay wounded, unaware of my surrounding The surface is hard and cold, a slab of granite A crowd of onlookers, strangers stop to stare They gasp in disbelief at the spectacle I have a front row seat, standing room only The sunlight has pierced my soul, I lay exposed Heartbroken, abandoned, dignity is out the window I'm holding a bloody big chunk of my heart I tell myself, breathe in, breath out I close my eyes, so that I may see with clarity With eyes closed, the view is breathtaking Healed, healthy, vibrant and alive Still with my eyes closed, wide open, I see the crowd They begin to applaud, then quickly disperse I become the lone witness as my heart heals itself As the darkness explodes into sunlight, triumph Delete sadness. Insert hope. I hear someone in the crowd singing my song ~Rick Berry