Joy After Trauma

by Ava Stanza

A dark, lonely place

A  heart discouraged  

With no hope

An empty hand, no one to hold

The dark 

To light

As I pick up pieces

From my heart discouraged

Click of a switch

The room

Lights up

Darkness fades

I see the gleam 

Hope to bond

My torn heart 

Standing in 

A shadow of grief 

Scared to come from gloom

A worthwhile hand

Reaches out 

Enchanting me into 

The glare 

I’m Free

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Ava Stanza loves to write. She especially enjoys writing poetry. In her free time she enjoys playing sports and spending time with her family and friends.