Difficult roads

You knock on my door

I open the floodgates

Seemingly unaware of tides

That hit me hard and right

Convincing myself I do not regret

Though feeling of tremors creep in

One day at a time I say

But seconds seem difficult to bear

Thinking it is phase, will fade

Fanning last specks of hope

Wishing for a saviour

Shadows remain muted

Dreaming of a miracle

Soaking my eyes in tears

I ask Why me ? I reply Why not me ?

Slowly the water recedes

Face in mirror gets clear

Out there is someone new

Stronger and renewed view