The perils of the past etch your spirit,
Darkness banks on them for its untimely visits.

The survivor tries to fight them again and again and again,
But some days, their efforts just end in more pain.

These unexpected visits often keep them in a hollow place,
Where joy feels distant and hope is hard to chase.

Yet these visits are often what lead to liberation,
For pain paves the way to light — and the soul’s elation.

So, just hold your head high and your heart strong,
For gradually, things will get better — not long long.

Just get through today, take it day by day,
And trust — it will be alright, soon, come what may.