The tears dried,
The bruises healed,
The scars faded,
The words fell behind,
The fear became strength,
The anger became survival,
Not anymore, it all fades away.

Now there is something new,
Something free and clean.
A new slate to be seen.
A new life to be lived.
A new journey to start.

Happiness abounds,
Fear recedes.
Freedom ensues,
Life begins again.

Experimenting is new and exciting,
Life becomes a light in the dark.
Kids get happier and more alive.
So do we adults.