Not A Stranger To The Dark

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The greys in my hair have taught me now

That life comes with a share of up and down

I've learnt to swim against all tides

Braved the flood when others expected me to drown

Way too many people have come into my life

While some have stayed, most have left

Each of them did teach me a lesson

It made me more strong and not bereft

I celebrate every small high

Because I have seen the lowest of lows

Each day I emerge stronger

Learning to adjust my sails as the wind blows

I am bruised, yes, but I'm still brave

I'm not scared to be heard or seen

No one can turn me into dust

Look into my eyes, you'll know what I mean

I'm not ashamed of my scars

I carry them with strength and pride

No words are sharp enough to cut me down

I might stay quiet, but I'll never hide

I've mended my broken parts

I've polished my once withered wing

Turning my struggles into music

My success song, I shall sing

I am who I am meant to be

Where ever I go, I'll leave my mark

I'll sail through even if the light seems dim

As I'm not a stranger to the dark

This piece is inspired by the below song. I heard this song for the first time as part of the Oscar performance and I was totally blown away! It is so powerful, this one. After listening to it for like ten times a day, I decided to write this today.