there is so much love flowing from those closest to me.

i can feel the world washing away my sadness as life evolves constantly like an ever-changing child curled up and trapped in a womb forever. the hands of time move so slowly yet not one thing remains still, colors bleeding into others and flurries of movement that is never repeated quite the same.

i am smiling as i turn my back, cutting away the feeble strings tied to my ankles and feeling the weight leave. a few silk ribbons have dug deep into my chest and wrapped themselves around my ribs, cradling my heart and promising truth. tears escape and follow a path my smile-lines create as hands reach out to me and i know those fingers will always uncurl to take my hand. always.

my life has begun with no chains dragging me down, pulling me to their level and injecting poison. i am fresh faced and wide eyed, my bones opening up and i am no longer hiding beneath my slouching shoulder blades. excitement and joy spikes in my blood and my movements are quickened, i am soaring.

i am learning what love is, i am learning what friendship is.