Happiness

Happiness overwhelms me 

And the love over flowing, 

When my dearest friend holds me close. 

The pain inside of loss, hurt and abuse 

Has finally left

And Joy has taken over 

That hardened life of stone. 

Breaking all the boundaries 

That where set before me,

Boundaries of fear and boundaries of hate. 

I find myself full

And beating the odds

Of limits that where holding me down  

And the obstacles that kept me from living. 

I have finally arrived at a place of serenity, 

A serenity that will carry me. 

Carry me home.