Becoming Whole

I’d forgotten

that once I was happy

once I smiled radiantly

like the sun sparkling on a pond

 

I have memories

of childhood laughter

on warm sunny days

filled with carefree fun

 

change and circumstances

beyond my control

altered my world

dimmed my light

 

convincing me

that I was

no longer happy

silencing my laughter

 

through hard work

and the desire to be whole

I’m remembering

that I once knew happiness

 

I close my eyes

daily and remember

who I was

and how I was

 

this simple meditation

is restoring my sense of self

healing my wounds

making me whole