An Angel

Shrouded in hopelessness
Kneeled on the ground
Covered in dirt
Charred remains
Of what used to be
Right beside you

Is this the end?

Looking to find the sky
For the first time
Since you lost everything and everyone

Alas,

The trees block everything away
But pure darkness.
All abilities to cope are lost.

Now that you’re here
Desperate for dear life
You ask yourself if you’re worth the time
Or the love.
Or anything at all.

You see the photo of you and your best friends
From just yesterday
And shards of glass
Resting at your feet.

Take one
To your skin.
The pain punctures your soul.

As you close your eyes,
A hand reaches for you
And takes you away
From this place
Of regret,
Guilt,
And fear.

Reborn.
You’re free now.