You Made Me Feel Again

By: Megan

Lost and broken was what I was. 

Nothing seemed to matter.

My life was in a thousand pieces that were constantly being shattered.

I was ripped apart daily while going up against Goliath.

My battle face was always on,

and I was numb to the core.

Because that's all I had to live for.

You walked in nonchalantly and that was all it took.

In a matter of days, everything changed. 

I was restored and held every glimmer of hope there was to offer.

My smile shined up and down the block and was as wide as the eye can see.

I was filled with emotions almost instantaneously. 

How could this really be?

How did one person walk in and change everything for me?

I swear my laughs were louder than ever and felt real, unlike those before that were masking my numbness. 

I was alive.

My heart would beat through my chest and every ounce of my being was filled with joy. 

You made me feel happy.

You made me feel sad.

You made me feel excited even when I was feeling mad. 

You made me feel again 

and for that, I am extremely grateful.

Even when I don't show it, know I am beyond thankful.

I am thankful for you and your hospitality,

For all the days you lifted my spirit, 

and for your patience.

I know I am not the easiest to deal with,

or be around. 

And I know there are days when I beat myself up that make you really frustrated.

But always remember that it was you that made me feel again.

And wear that as a badge of honor because it will always be you who I choose in the end.