Twists And Turns Of Life

We are displayed with such beauty
as we begin this life -
pain and wounds had not yet mangled
the beginning of our time.
The innocence of existence
shines through so pure -
with a display of vibrant colors -
flickering with a dance of passion
for life that is brand new.

After a time, though,
the twists and turns began -
unrecognizable from its beginnings -
through strange entanglements.
Entwined and knotted with rejections,
coiled and bent with tears -
obsessions and fears marred its innocent beauty
we once had so revered.

Hands cover our face
as we desperately cry out for help -
all at once realizing
that the darkest of nights
brought us back to ourselves again.
Painful tears running uncontrollably,
like a wild river down our face…
only to realize we have come to an open space -
of acceptance and love
we thought we never had.

~Viola Jaynes

Viola Jaynes

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