She took my breath
Away until she made
My soul decay,
Each heart beat was
A relay race but there
Was not a finish line
To cross after
These hurdles
Were faced,
I’ve learned to find
Strength within the
Pain because without
Pain there is no need
For faith,
Without storms and
Rain we wouldn’t appreciate
Sunny days,
So let the storm rain down on
This relay race so I can
Breathe again
– Nick F. Hawkins