The Walk!

You don't realize how attached you were to something until you start to let go.

I'm trying to find a middle ground...

Somewhere in my excitement over my accomplishment,

Nervousness for now and fear of what's ahead. 

I should be happy. I am happy. 

I see people I know. They were now family. 

Tears cloud my eyes as I make my way up.

Every color around me suddenly brings back a sweet memory. 

And the hole in my chest when I realize its all over. 

This is it. 

After today, it all changes.

My name?

And then it comes down to these last few steps.

I feel everyone of them.

Everything around me starts to fade. 

All I can hear are my own breaths,

And these last few steps. 

And all so faintly,

I hear them. 

These strangers, that grew to love me.

Screaming, cheering, my name.

I see us. I see fun, I see laughter, I see comfort. 

I see love. 

I look up. I smile. I smile when I think of you.

I receive my victory, I say thank you to you.

Thank you for my life. 

Thank you for making me so lucky....

...Thank you for my life.

I look her in the eye. My new found strength.

I take what's mine. 

I earned it. 

I made it!