Trenches of sorrow

I have crossed over the trenches of total sorrow. 

The murky waters no longer have their hold on me, sucking me downward. 

The heavy pressure upon my body has relinquished, enabling me to rise to the surface.

Memories of my journey through sorrow still linger, but no longer pull me downward. 

I have reached the banks on the other side of sorrow. 

Now I must pull myself upon the shores of healing and strength and learn to live beyond sadness and pain.  

The shore is the gateway to my new future. 

The new journey will continue to have its trials but as I climb upon the shore, I will not be alone. 

On the other side, I will find a companion.  That companion is hope.”