For the first time

For the first time in my life

I have smiled while under pressure

It has taken me a while,

to be brave and learn that treasure.

I have even been amused

that I learned to keep on walking,

falling isn't an excuse

I'm more listening less talking.

For the first time I can breathe

the lightness that freedom brings

for the first time, I'm at ease

and I traded feet for wings.

For the first time I can dream

without closing my eyes shut,

I no longer swim up stream

I just flow against my "gut".

I can stand on solid ground

even as my whole world shakes

for the peace that I have found

never fails and never breaks.

Daylin H.