To the tears that fell and the lessons they held.
To the pain that healed and the fate it sealed.

To the doors that closed and the bridges that burned.
To the debts still owed and the money hard earned.

To the cloudy days that still shined bright.
To the light that glowed on the darkest of nights.

To past mistakes and current consequences.
To future opportunities and being present.

For every season of growth bears fruit, every season strengthened and lengthened my roots.

For every cycle that carried some weight; it never wavered, only favored my faith and for that I am grateful.

I do not reach despair, I find determination. I do not feel failure without wanting to try again.
I do not give up when grieving and I do not end without space to begin.

I see the rainbow amidst the storm, I feel relief in knowing every storm runs out of rain.
I am able to embrace the unknown and I am a companion to change.
For that I am grateful.