In the quiet breath of night, I’m searching,

For the echoes of the past that still hold me tight,

Anxious whispers drift like shards of glass,

Fragments of trauma scattered, a haunting light.

Fear lingers, shadows deep in my soul,

But in the depths of vulnerability, I find my role,

Half alive, yet yearning to thrive anew,

Wrestling with demons, seeking what is true.

Healing comes softly, a delicate art,

Stitching the wounds that tear at my heart,

PTSD’s grip feels like a weight on my chest,

Yet in the struggle, I learn to find rest.

Each step forward, though heavy with doubt,

Builds bridges of courage where shadows once clout,

In the dance of the past, I learn how to stand,

Embracing the journey, a friend’s guiding hand.

So here I am, heart open wide,

Facing the storms, with the courage inside,

Though anxious, I rise, no longer in chains,

For in the art of living, my freedom remains.

FOWC With Fandango — Half – Facts, Fictions & Fantasies

4 responses to “In the art of living, my freedom remains”

  1. Ephemeral Encounters Avatar

    I love your strength Carol Anne 🥰

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Thanks, Maggie. You’re so kind. X

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      1. Ephemeral Encounters Avatar

        My pleasure Carol Anne.
        Take good care X

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      2. Carol anne Avatar

        You too, Maggie X

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