I walked through the deepest valley,

Past the tempest shore,

To reach the loveliest garden

I've ever known before.

After all that I had gone through

I imagined peace no more,

My skin open and bleeding

From nettles that rip and tore.

But now, I have arrived

My troubles I can ignore,

Finally, the rest I seek

Sweeps my inner core.

I always thought this garden

Was only tales of lore,

But the scene all around me

No one can deplore.

Lavish bouquets of lavender

Blossom forevermore,

Swaying olive boughs

Frame the decor.

Now surrounded by

The sweetest scent galore,

The pain ebbs away

My strength I can restore.