Impact

1: Before Impact
Walking down the retread road,
kicking a stone and visiting past woes.
Traveling this beaten out path,
victimized by the world's wrath.
The worn out soil of this empty knoll
exposes the forlorn in this eroded soul.
The familiarity of the place
shows in the lack of solace on this face.
2: Hero
At the end of this tragic sojourn,
I see another soul at the next turn.
They reach their hand with care,
their passion for life humming in the air.
At that moment I began my ascent,
yearning to be on their side of the fence.
I wanted to see the world as something new,
not as something old, tattered, and abused.
3: Everlasting Impact
For now and ever I shall see as clear,
able to look in the dark places without fear.
My spirit gets lighter, higher, and free,
I now view the world with some positivity.
What never ceases to astound me
is that it took only one person to change what I see.
After such a long time, I return to the path.
It's vibrant with life and hop from the top of the trees
to the soil beneath the grass.
As I walk through the leaves,
I think of he who gave this for me to see.
I know he will always be with me.