Lord have mercy

Chronic illness allows an uncanny stillness

Sifting through what could have been

Allows a time of reflection

As my hymn has been written

Daily, I praise GOD

Being able to wake up in my right mind is precious

Knowing the faculties of my body have been sustained

Butterflies dance upon me like a refrain

Reframing ideas of giving up

Lifting my head

As the wings wipe away my tears