Chrysalis

A chance to soar

A chance to fly

I've done my time

Crawled through the slime

I've taken in

All things around

The good, the bad

The happy, the sad

I've grown and shed

So many times

To get to this

My chrysalis

And now I'm here

To take the time

To reflect on things

Till I get my wings

When I emerge

From this spot

What colors

Will I take with me

Will the sadness

Dull my wings

Or will I cling

To better things

While I'm here

I hope to heal

So I can fly

With zeal

I hope I take

The best of life

And leave behind

All the strife

I want to fly

on wings of love

For this is my time

My time to rise above

Life is not easy.  Sometimes the struggle is within ourselves.  Sometimes the struggle comes from our choices.  Sometimes the struggle comes from those around us.  Sometimes the struggle is from something way beyond our control.  And though the struggles are painful, this is where we learn.  From the ashes beauty is born.  Even though we do not always choose our struggles, we do choose our reaction.  We are responsible for what we become. 

If you are struggling, fight on.  If you have reached exhaustion, form a chrysalis and rest.  And while you rest, reflect on what you are becoming.  Reflect on how high you will fly.  Reflect on the cool wind beneath your wings.  Reflect on the warmth of the sun.  What will you choose to take with you?  And what will you leave behind?  

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