Everyday lingered
With the bitter aftertaste
That accompanies heartbreak
Her past a dystopia of
Bad choices blended with
Unsavoury experiences
Time and experience had forced her
To build impenetrable walls
That kept others out and herself in
He ventured into her life
Teaching her simple
Yet poignant lessons
He taught her
That it was ok
To choose to heal
Rather than be
Weighed down by
Anchors of her past
That it was fine
To let the storms calm
The storms that raged so vividly in her head
He taught her
To not only carry the
Scars of her mistaken choices
But to wear those scars
Proudly and impressively
With head held high
He taught her that
Being human
Is about making mistakes
Mistakes that create lessons
Lessons that allow for understanding
Understanding that enables evolution of self
She began to understand
That some days were going to be
cold, grey and desolate
Yet some would also be
warm, bright and sunny,
offering a hint of hope...