Emerging

There comes a moment 

when you are struggling against the dark tide

The noise ceases

It is no longer oppressive, 

But weightless

Fear is lifted

Shame liquifies, evaporates

And the knowledge comes

With that

perhaps peace

Perhaps hope 

returns trust

Sovereignty of self

Faith

The pain still present

The frustration still palatable

Calmly acknowledged, accepted

No more struggle, release

The tide gently carries toward the soft first light

There comes a moment