trail of tears

I walked through a barren desert

where cactus spines pierced my skin.

My tears drenched the parched earth.

In my arms I carried my future,

while I sank under the weight of my past.

When I felt I could walk no farther,

I looked behind me.

Flowers grew from the cracks in the ground,

following my tail of tears.

Out of my pain came a growth of beauty and grace.

With a lighter load and a lighter heart,

I let go of the things that didn't matter.

The dusty ground swallowed them

and I took a step forward.

I will finish my journey.