The entrance to the room is filled
with news paraphernalia
pessimistic views of life
the devil in full regalia
Huddled in the corner
sits a teenager struggling with fear
tears dripping down the face
answers not clear
Outside the window
a bird begins to sing
the sun is shining
it is early spring
The teenager listens
to the song
echoing sounds of encouragement
calling out to come along
Dew sparkles from the trees
rapids from the stream
sounds of people talking
it seems to be a dream
Slowly rising
following the beacon
walking into the world
entering a new season
Letting go of the fear
reaching for the spark of light
going out of the darkness
seeking a future that is bright
Embracing a community with hope
filled with nature and people
helping each other
no longer sheeple
The teenager matures
the darkness has been overcome
living an abundant life
growing in wisdom
copyright 2023 Debbie Pierce
Piper's Adventures 
Why do birds suddenly appear to sing for us lifting the burden on our shoulder…
There are many birds in the trees surrounding where I live. The sounds coming from them have always been calming to me and have lifted my spirit. I use them a lot in my poetry because of their affect on me. This is not true for everyone. Thank you for reading. Have a wonderful day!
I like reading posts as much I enjoy writing. I, too, have invited all kinds of birds into our backyard much to my neighbour’s displease.
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The person in the poem made a conscious decision to go another way, choose a different direction, follow a different path. I am glad. This is a happy beginning.
Thank you. I agree. Thanks for reading. Have a wonderful day!
bravo! Debbie this is so relatable!
Thank you. Some days it is difficult to overcome the darkness. Thanks for reading. Have a wonderful day.
So relatable and needed to read this.
Thank you. I also need to be reminded of this sometimes. Thanks for reading. Have a wonderful day!