My Cycle of Life

Retracing steps, going down memory lane, Its amazing how far I've come From a young girl scared to love Afraid that my love might cause more harm Struggling through loneliness Shutting guys out, Finding reasons why relationships would not work Feeding a fear that held me captive for years Having lost three special guys unexpectedly Feeling that it must have been my fault Now looking back, I feel that it had to happen For me to appreciate life For me to invite love into my life again Sometimes I still feel scared Sometimes I still want to run But the journey I'm on cannot be rushed It is something that needs to be embraced, Fear or no fear Giving up is not an option So whether I am happy today or whether I am sad Its all part of me Every emotion, every facet, it’s my life, my footsteps, my journey in the cycle of life…