Darkness Is Strength

--Katherine Hernandez

Some say pain and grief are things that one must feel in their life,

Something that stops you for a moment,

But also gives you the strength to keep going.

I have felt it, and it hurts.

The somber feeling of loss, out of place, loneliness…

People say life goes on, but you’re stuck, you can’t be moved.

They don’t feel what you do, do they feel like they need to judge you,

But you don’t care, you’d rather not feel, and you force yourself to let it all out.

Now you’re numb…

You’re losing hope…

The light is fading…

You’re seeing darkness…

Soon you’re back, and you see a light,

Everyone misses you and wants you back.

You’re feeling warmth, light starts to fill you,

You won’t forget the pain, but now you’re stronger.