Protecting Arms - Original Poem

Endlessly I fall,
Down through the pain of it all,
Past the bad memories,
Tears, heartbreaks, and loss.

Then I am caught.
Gentle arms of love caress me,
Prevent me from falling into the waters
Of endless depression and loss.

To these arms I go,
Trusting them to protect me,
Giving in to their comfort and care
In order to remain happy.

Nothing protects me
As these arms can endlessly do.
Unless they choose to fail me
And throw me back to the pit of sorrow.

For now I remain safe,
Cozy and warm with my protector,
Happy and strong,
Building my self strength and confidence.

If these arms never fail me,
I will never again fall,
The pain will be endlessly worth it,
For with these arms I adore...

My smile is once again,
Restored.

~Alyssa Hellenbrand~

The Dream - Original Poem

When I close my eyes at night,

I dream a dream that makes me grin,

It never truly leaves my mind,

This dream is unlike the others.

No thought can occupy my mind

In the way this dream can.

The dream has a meaning,

I know.

What the meaning is,

I do not know.

This dream is full of mystery

And suspense.

It knows no end,

It has no start.

My mind cannot

Stop this dream!

~Alyssa Hellenbrand~